--- title: "NHS Digital Weight Management Programme Re-procurement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f29680c6-3595-40fb-808b-5743688f9f91" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f29680c6-3595-40fb-808b-5743688f9f91" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f29680c6-3595-40fb-808b-5743688f9f91.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f29680c6-3595-40fb-808b-5743688f9f91.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2024-08-01" --- # NHS Digital Weight Management Programme Re-procurement Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f29680c6-3595-40fb-808b-5743688f9f91 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f29680c6-3595-40fb-808b-5743688f9f91) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f29680c6-3595-40fb-808b-5743688f9f91.json) ## Summary NHS England is planning to re-procure the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme, which is part of the health services industry category and will be implemented throughout England. This procurement process is currently at the planning stage, and key dates include the engagement end date on 20 August 2024, with a market engagement event scheduled for 22 August 2024 from 11am to 12 noon via Teams. The programme includes three Lots, each offering varying degrees of access to digital weight management services and individual coaching, with the total estimated value across all Lots being £23,000,000. Interested service providers are encouraged to register for the market engagement through the Atamis e-sourcing portal by 20 August 2024 at 12 noon. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage in a substantial healthcare initiative aimed at managing obesity through digital interventions. Companies specialising in digital healthcare solutions, behavioural lifestyle interventions, dietary and physical activity advice, and those experienced in addressing health inequalities would find this tender particularly well-suited to their expertise. The programme's broad scope and significant budget, combined with the potential for up to nine awarded contracts, make it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public health sector. ## Notice NHS England wishes to notify Service Providers of its intention to commence early market engagement, in advance of the re-procurement of the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme. The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme is a NHSE commissioned programme, offered on a national footprint to patients who meet the eligibility criteria (BMI 30+ with identified comorbidities). The Programme runs as an adjunct to locally commissioned weight management services and as a nationally available tailored offer within the obesity weight management pathway. The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme will deliver a behavioural lifestyle intervention to service users living with obesity over a 12 week (84 days) period. The service will be expected to deliver specific key elements, which will include: * Dietary/nutritional advice and content consistent with the Chief Medical Officer [England] published guidelines. * Physical activity advice and content in line with Chief Medical Officer [England} Physical Activity Guidelines. * Programme syllabus based in a recognised behaviour change methodology to support weight management and adoption of a healthy lifestyle. * Reporting on Service User progress to include: - weight recordings - engagement with distinct element of the programme syllabus - physical activity engagement It is anticipated that the procurement will include the following 3 Lots: Lot 1. Providing access to a self-directed digital weight management programme. Lot 2. Providing access to a digital weight management programme with access to 50 minutes of individual coaching per Service User. Lot 3. Providing access to a digital weight management programme with access to 100 minutes of individual coaching per Service User, specific tailoring of the service for identified groups experiencing health inequalities. The anticipated value across the 3 Lots is PS23,000,000, with a maximum of 9 awarded contracts. The procurement route will be confirmed at procurement stage. Interested Service Providers are encouraged to attend the market engagement which will provide further information on the service, existing plans, and the proposed process. This event is due to be held on Thursday 22 of August at 11am to 12 noon via teams. Please note that attendance is limited to a maximum of two participants per organisation and registration with the NHSE team is essential prior to the event to secure a place. To register your interest through the Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. and message the individuals name, email and job title via the portal by Tuesday 20 August, 12 noon. This notice does not constitute a call for competition in its own right. Any future procurement process will be subject to a separate Contract Notice published via Contracts Finder and the Find a Tender service. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/667f3850-e774-40ad-86d8-1a9da470723d | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Aug 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 4AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 1 Aug 2024 at 16:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/667f3850-e774-40ad-86d8-1a9da470723d - 26 Jul 2024 at 12:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24eee790-f0ae-4326-997c-8502e74d6ed3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/667f3850-e774-40ad-86d8-1a9da470723d 1st August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24eee790-f0ae-4326-997c-8502e74d6ed3 26th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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