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title: "Digital Diabetes Prevention"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ceb3"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-01-09"
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# Digital Diabetes Prevention

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ceb3

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## Summary

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is anticipating the tendering of a National Digital Diabetes Prevention Service. This procurement process falls under the health services category and aims to leverage digital technology for diabetes prevention across NHS Scotland. The contract, valued at £3,000,000, is in the planning stage, and is scheduled to seek approval of both a financial and business case by April 2025, with engagement sessions for suppliers expected by mid-February 2025. The programme will involve trained lifestyle coaches working with participants over nine months, and it will target those diagnosed with non-diabetic hyperglycaemia (NDH) across various locations in Scotland.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the health services and digital health technology sectors to partner with NHS Scotland. Companies with expertise in digital health interventions, behavioural coaching, and lifestyle management would be well-suited to compete. The procurement is set to foster innovations in healthcare delivery, offering successful businesses the chance to contribute to a nationally significant health initiative while expanding their service portfolio and market presence.

## Notice

This Prior Information Notice relates to NHS Scotland's intentions of tendering for a National Digital Diabetes Prevention Service. Potential suppliers will be required to work alongside NHS Scotland National Diabetes Team to deliver the Digital Diabetes Prevention Programme. The programme will seek to provide a proven clinical intervention using digital technology that will provide support over a 9-month period, using trained lifestyle coaches to enable participants to track progress against the Type 2 Diabetes precursor condition called NDH (non-diabetic hyperglycaemia or prediabetes), which is diagnosed by HbA1c blood test (42-47mmol/mol). The issuing of this PIN will enable dialogue with interested suppliers, which, prior to any procurement exercise, may result in engagement sessions taking place. These sessions are anticipated to take place by mid February 2025.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The programme will seek to provide a proven clinical intervention using digital technology that will provide support over a 9 month period, using trained lifestyle coaches to enable participants to track progress against the Type 2 Diabetes has a precursor condition called NDH (non-diabetic hyperglycaemia or prediabetes), which is diagnosed by HbA1c blood test (42-47mmol/mol). - It is estimated that up to a third of the Scottish adult population are living with NDH with the vast majority being unaware of this - Approximately 220,000 people are estimated to have a diagnosis of NDH in Scotland - Between 5-10% of those with NDH will progress to T2D every year, with rates of progression higher for younger patients, those with a high BMI and those who live in deprived communities - Multiple longitudinal research studies have demonstrated that progression from NDH to T2DM can be prevented or delayed by an intensive behaviour change programme that delivers a modest weight reduction of c.74%. This has led to the establishment of large scale national diabetes prevention programmes (DPP) in countries including England, Finland, France, Australia and the USA. The National Digital Diabetes Prevention Programme would offer a proven clinical intervention using digital technology that will: - Offer intensive support over 9 months focused on enabling patients to take control of their own health and wellbeing - Utilise trained lifestyle coaches who will help build participants' skills and confidence to make lasting lifestyle change as well as peer groups - Allow patients to track progress against their own goals At this stage, the intention is that the programme will support up to 5000 participants per annum up to 3-years. The issuing of this PIN will enable dialogue with interested suppliers, which, prior to any procurement exercise, may result in engagement sessions taking place. These sessions are anticipated to take place by mid February 2025. Additional information: This project is derived from the Accelerated National Innovation Adoption (ANIA) Pathway. This is an initiative focused on using technology to fast-track proven innovations into the healthcare frontline on a Once for Scotland basis. See link:https://www.nhscfsd.co.uk/our-work/innovation/accelerated-national-innovation-adoption-ania-pathway/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000709-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 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

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services
- 98334000 - Wellness services
- 98336000 - Training, workout or aerobic services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2025 at 16:02 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000709-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000786557
- https://www.nhscfsd.co.uk/our-work/innovation/accelerated-national-innovation-adoption-ania-pathway/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=786557
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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