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title: "Provision of weight management services for people living with a Learning Disability"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a664"
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# Provision of weight management services for people living with a Learning Disability

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a664

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has commenced a procurement process for the provision of weight management services specifically designed for people living with a learning disability. Categorised under health services (CPV 85100000), this initiative involves a 12-week evidence-based Tier 2 weight management programme. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract was signed on 7 October 2024, with service delivery set to start in January 2025 and run until December 2026. Located in Bedford, UKH24, this tender follows a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender offers notable opportunities for businesses within the health services sector, especially those experienced in delivering specialised care to individuals with learning disabilities. The awarded contract, valued at £159,991, represents a substantial engagement over two years, providing a steady stream of revenue. Companies like East London NHS Foundation Trust, the awarded supplier, are well-suited for this project, indicating that organisations with a solid background in similar health initiatives stand a competitive chance. This procurement also signals a sustained need for specialised health services, encouraging relevant businesses to enhance their credentials and readiness for future tenders.

## Notice

Service delivery model based on a 12-week evidence-based Tier 2 weight management programme for people with mild learning disabilities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Fully managed weight management programme for adults with learning disability. - This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process; the value of the contract is 159,991 commencing January 2025 and ending December 2026. This is a new service being awarded to a new provider.

### Procurement Information

The following line is required by FTS: 'This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 15 October 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041520-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £159,991 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | TLH24 Bedford |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2024 at 11:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041520-2024
- 7 Oct 2024 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032088-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bedford.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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