--- title: "NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d589" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d589" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d589.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d589.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2021-08-16" --- # NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d589 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d589) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d589.json) ## Summary The NHS England is currently conducting an open tender for the "NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme," which falls under the health services category. This procurement process is aimed at selecting up to 11 providers to implement a Low Calorie Diet intervention over a maximum contract duration of 3 years, with referrals accepted for 2 additional years. Each provider will cater to around 500 participants living with Type 2 diabetes across various locations, including North East, West Yorkshire, and Somerset. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 20th September 2021, with the procurement stage actively ongoing and the Total estimated value of the contract is £8 million. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those that can deliver dietary interventions and support programmes, either in person or through digital platforms. Businesses engaged in community health services, counselling, and wellness management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With a focus on delivering personalised and group sessions, providers that can adapt to various delivery models, including remote service provision, may find a competitive edge. This initiative not only supports public health objectives but also offers a platform for companies to grow by establishing partnerships with NHS England. ## Notice The NHS Diabetes Programme, a joint partnership between NHS England and NHS Improvement, Public Health England and Diabetes UK, wish to procure a maximum of 11 providers to deliver at scale a Low Calorie Diet intervention consisting of the provision of 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a 12 month structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes provided in either in groups, through one to one sessions or using digital methods to eligible participants with Type 2 diabetes. Each provider will work with one of 11 ICS sites delivering the intervention to up to 500 participants.The contracts will initially be for a period of 3 years (referrals accepted for 2 years) with an option to extend for a further 24 months subject to the outcomes of the programme. NHS England reserves the right to increase the number of behavioural interventions to be delivered per annum. The numbers of behavioural interventions may vary during the term of the contract. ### Lot Information Lot 1 North East and North Cumbria - Face to Face Group Delivery Model: Face to Face GroupLocation: North East and North CumbriaDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided in face to face group sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The Service is to be delivered to groups of up to 15 Service Users (the Provider must offer smaller group sessions where appropriate in order to avoid undue delay in Service Users commencing group sessions). The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner Lot 2 West Yorkshire and Harrogate - Digital Delivery Model: DigitalLocation: West YorkshireDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided in Digital sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner Lot 10 Somerset Face to Face Group Delivery Model: Face to Face GroupLocation: SomersetDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided in face to face group sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The Service is to be delivered to groups of up to 15 Service Users (the Provider must offer smaller group sessions where appropriate in order to avoid undue delay in Service Users commencing group sessions). The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner Lot 3 Lancashire and South Cumbria - Remote Group Delivery Model: Remote GroupLocation: Lancashire and South CumbriaDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided remote group sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The service to be delivered to groups of up to 15 Service Users (the Provider must offer smaller group sessions where appropriate in order to avoid undue delay in Service Users commencing group sessions. The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner Lot 4 Black Country and West Birmingham Remote Group Delivery Model: Remote GroupLocation: Black Country and West Birmingham Delivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided remote group sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The service to be delivered to groups of up to 15 Service Users (the Provider must offer smaller group sessions where appropriate in order to avoid undue delay in Service Users commencing group sessions. The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner Lot 5 Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Face to Face One to One Delivery Model: Face to Face one to oneLocation: Nottingham and NottinghamshireDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided in face to face one to one sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner Lot 6 Mid and South Essex Digital Delivery Model: DigitalLocation: Mid and South EssexDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided in Digital sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner Lot 7 Kent and Medway Face to Face Group Delivery Model: Face to Face GroupLocation: Kent and Medway Delivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided in face to face group sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The Service is to be delivered to groups of up to 15 Service Users (the Provider must offer smaller group sessions where appropriate in order to avoid undue delay in Service Users commencing group sessions). The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner Lot 8 Sussex - Face to Face One to One Delivery Model: Face to Face one to oneLocation: SussexDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided in face to face one to one sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner Lot 9 Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire - Remote Group Delivery Model: Remote GroupLocation: Bristol, North Somerset and South GloucestershireDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided remote group sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The service to be delivered to groups of up to 15 Service Users (the Provider must offer smaller group sessions where appropriate in order to avoid undue delay in Service Users commencing group sessions. The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner Lot 11 South West London Face to Face One to One Delivery Model: Face to Face one to oneLocation: South West LondonDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided in face to face one to one sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019995-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 7UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 15882000 - Dietetic products - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312310 - Guidance services - 85312320 - Counselling services - 85323000 - Community health services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services - 98334000 - Wellness services ## Release History - 16 Aug 2021 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019995-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://health.atamis.co.uk - https://www.england.nhs.uk// ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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