--- title: "Adult Weight Management" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038bbf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-038bbf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038bbf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038bbf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL" published: "2022-12-08" --- # Adult Weight Management Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038bbf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-038bbf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038bbf.json) ## Summary The Dorset Council has issued a tender for 'Adult Weight Management' services under the national obesity strategy, aiming to provide weight management services to residents. With contracts expiring on 31.3.23, this tender is in the active stage and offers a contract value of £246,000, seeking quality and social value criteria alongside price considerations. The procurement method is an open procedure with electronic submission, and the tender deadline is on 16th January 2023. This tender by Dorset Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the 'Community health services' industry category to provide weight management services. Businesses with expertise in healthcare, wellness, and service provision targeted at tackling obesity-related health issues would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract duration is 360 days with a possible renewal option, indicating a long-term partnership potential. ## Notice As part of the national obesity strategy, local authorities are obligated to provide weight management services to their residents. Dorset Council uses 'LiveWell Dorset' as the front door to these services - with a specific pathway for those wishing to access weight loss support. As it stands, residents contact LiveWell to initiate a discussion with an advisor, who will assess their need and eligibility for funded assistance. Alongside the in-house coaching offer, clients are offered 12-week 'kick start' vouchers to the commissioned weight management service. The intention is that this initial period will encourage the formation of healthy habits and better understanding of healthy weight maintenance. Alongside our obligation to provide these services, there is a clear need for our residents with around 63% of over-18's being medically categorised as overweight or obese. Not only does this have negative consequences for the health and wellbeing of the individual, but also causes significant negative impact on the wider NHS system. Obesity is a direct cause of several common health conditions, such as Type-II diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers - and can be a contributing factor in many more. Ensuring we have effective service provision at Tier 2 of the weight management strategy also helps to protect the limited resources available at Tier 3, which provides more intensive specialist support to patients. The current contracts are due to expire 31.3.23 and need to be reprocured. ### Lot Information Lot 1 As part of the national obesity strategy, all local authorities are obligated to provide weight management services to their residents. Dorset Council uses 'LiveWell Dorset' as the front door to these services - with a specific pathway for those wishing to access weight loss support. As it stands, residents contact LiveWell to initiate a discussion with an advisor, who will assess their need and eligibility for funded assistance. Alongside the in-house coaching offer, clients are offered 12-week 'kick start' vouchers to the commissioned weight management service. The intention is that this initial period will encourage the formation of healthy habits and better understanding of healthy weight maintenance. Alongside our obligation to provide these services, there is a clear need for our residents with around 63% of over-18's being medically categorised as overweight or obese. Not only does this have negative consequences for the health and wellbeing of the individual, but also causes significant negative impact on the wider NHS system. Obesity is a direct cause of several common health conditions, such as Type-II diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers - and can be a contributing factor in many more. Ensuring we have effective service provision at Tier 2 of the weight management strategy also helps to protect the limited resources available at Tier 3, which provides more intensive specialist support to patients. The current contracts are due to expire 31.3.23 and need to be reprocured. Renewal: At the end of the initial one-year period there are two options to extend for a further 12 months each. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034751-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 8 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £246,000 | | Lots value | £246,000 | | 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 | DORSET COUNCIL | | Locality | DORCHESTER | | Post town | Dorchester | | Postcode | DT1 1XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Dorchester West | | Westminster constituency | West Dorset | | Delivery location | TLK25 Dorset | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 8 Dec 2022 at 10:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034751-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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