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title: "Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Service for NHS MSE ICB (Contract Award)"
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# Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Service for NHS MSE ICB (Contract Award)

Buyer: NHS MID AND SOUTH ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0496fe

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## Summary

NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (the Authority) has confirmed the award of the contract for the Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Service to Second Nature Healthy Habits Ltd. The procurement process was conducted under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at up to £7,487,715 including potential extensions, will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with an option to extend for a further 24 months. This project is aimed at providing comprehensive health services in the Mid and South Essex region, specifically targeting adult obesity through specialist interventions. Key dates include the award decision on 9th January 2025 and the start of the service delivery from 1st April 2025.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health services to contribute to a critical public health issue. Firms with expertise in dietetics, physical activity interventions, psychological support, and medication management are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project emphasizes collaborative, innovative approaches, and includes both digital and face-to-face service delivery options. Businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint in the health sector, work closely with the NHS, and improve health outcomes for a large population in Mid and South Essex.

## Notice

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process. NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein referred to as 'the Authority') is publishing this Corrigendum Notice to the Contract Award Notice published on the 02nd December 2024 to communicate the confirmation of award of this Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Services (the Service) to the Preferred Bidder as a result of a Competitive Process undertaken in line with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), Second Nature Healthy Habits Ltd. The decision to award this procurement has been taken by the following approval committees by NHS Mid and South Essex ICB, Working and Decision-Making Group 29th November 2024. There were no conflicts of interest identified among the procurement project group members approving the award of the procurement. The contract term is from 01st April 2025 - 31st March 2028, with the option to extend for a maximum of 24 months. The aggregate value of the contract (including extensions) as advertised in the Find a Tender Service (FTS) is PS7,487,715.00. The aggregate value of the contract (excluding extensions) is PS4,522,373.00 Sterling. The service that this notice relates is within scope of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The Authority is bound only by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an Intention to Award Notice and is issued in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 under the competitive process. This notice is issued by NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein the Authority) and relates to the Invitation to Tender (Competitive Process) issued by the Authority for the provision of Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Services (the Services) in Mid and South Essex. The contract award criteria to which this intention to award decision relates was specified in the procurement documentation and Competitive Process Overview (CPO). Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Service: NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board, established in July 2022, provides health and care to 1.2 million residents across the region. The Authority's geographical footprint covers Mid Essex, Basildon and Brentwood, South East Essex, and Thurrock. Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Service will be available to eligible patients who are registered with a GP practice within Mid and South Essex or, if unregistered, residing in Mid and South Essex. The service will be for residents aged 18 and over. The service will include dietetic and physical activity interventions, psychological support and medication, where appropriate. The service will be delivered both digitally and face to face, both 1-2-1 and in groups. The Tier 4 services are out of scope. The Authority aims to procure a new Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Services across the whole of Mid and South Essex. The aim is to create a positive service user and referrer experience with good clinical outcomes and partnership working. The aims and objectives of the service are to: * Provide specialist assessment, treatment and support for adults with severe and complex obesity * Support residents identified as eligible for the service to lose weight and maintain weight loss whilst improving clinical risk factors * Provide personalised dietetic and psychological support * Support service users to increase physical activity * Provide access to drugs recommended by NICE for weight management which have been approved for use in a Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Service by NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board The contract term is from 01st April 2025 - 31st March 2028, with the option to extend for a maximum of 24 months. The aggregate value of the contract (including extensions) as advertised in the Find a Tender Service (FTS) is PS7,487,715.00. The aggregate value of the contract (excluding extensions) is PS4,522,373.00 Sterling. The service that this notice relates is within scope of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The Authority is bound only by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Additional information: The service that this notice relates is within scope of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The Authority is bound only by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Options: Option to extend for a maximum of 24 months total (12 months extension and a further 12 months).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000748-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,487,715 |
| Lots value | £7,487,715 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,487,715 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS MID AND SOUTH ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | BASILDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS14 3HG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Basildon |
| Electoral ward | Fryerns |
| Westminster constituency | Basildon and Billericay |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SECOND NATURE HEALTHY HABITS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2025 at 18:37 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000748-2025
- 2 Dec 2024 at 20:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038832-2024
- 12 Sep 2024 at 18:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029307-2024
- 30 Aug 2024 at 16:37 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027832-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk
- https://www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/

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