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title: "Provision of a Community Weight Management Service for Dorset"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05620f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
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# Provision of a Community Weight Management Service for Dorset

Buyer: NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05620f

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## Summary

The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Community Weight Management Service in Dorset. This tender, with a focus on community health services, aimed at serving individuals aged 18 and over registered with a Dorset GP who meet specific criteria. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, spanning several UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement process has advanced from tender to the award stage, with contracts signed on 10 October 2025, totalling £4.5 million each for two suppliers, Modality LLP and Mid Dorset Primary Healthcare Limited.

For businesses interested in opportunities within the health services sector, this procurement process highlights the substantial market potential in community health service delivery. Offering face-to-face, group, or digital appointments, suppliers are expected to provide services that significantly enhance physical and mental well-being outcomes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in health service delivery and a focus on cost-effectiveness that align with the tender's award criteria—70% for technical and quality standards, 10% for social value, and 20% for pricing—would be well-suited to compete. This initiative offers significant growth potential within the healthcare sector, especially for those with expertise in managing weight loss programmes and related services.

## Notice

This service will serve Service Users aged 18 and over registered with a Dorset GP practice who comply with the thresholds contained within the Evidence Based Intervention Policy for Specialist Weight Management Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This service will serve Service Users aged 18 and over registered with a Dorset GP practice who comply with the thresholds contained within the Evidence Based Intervention Policy for Specialist Weight Management Services. Service * All Service Users must be eligible and currently prescribed the approved treatment option (tirzepatide) in this service. * All Service Users will have a documented individualised treatment that recognises any co-morbidities and personalisation of care. * All Service users will be offered a range of appointments, including face-to-face, group or digital appointments. * All service users will be offered appointments at various times, including evening and weekends. * All service users not qualifying for ongoing weight loss medication must be signposted to alternative support in line with the weight management pathway in Appendix A and discharged from the service. Outcome Measures * 75% of service users will report an improvement in physical and mental well-being, as measured by a standardised quality of life scores within 12 weeks of joining the programme. * 75% of service users will report adoption of sustainable healthy eating habits, regular physical activity, and positive behavioural changes within 12 weeks of joining the programme. First 72 weeks * All service users must have a quarterly review after reaching maximum tolerated dose of medication. * All service users must engage with local or nationally commissioned wraparound services that support psychological, calorie restriction and exercise as specified while being prescribed the weight-loss medication otherwise it should be withdrawn. * 95% of service users should continue to attend follow-up appointments and maintain a body weight reduction of 15% at 72 weeks dependent on the dose of medicine prescribed . * 90% reduction in the risk of progression to type 2 diabetes for all service users. Maintenance after 72 weeks * 95% of all service users must continue to lose or maintain minimum 15% from baseline weight loss over a period of three years. * Diversion of medicines will result in service users being declined further pharmacological therapy. * Where weight loss targets are maintained and engagement with follow-up and wraparound services completed, service users may be prescribed therapy for the 3-year initial treatment on advice from their healthcare professional prior to evaluation of the service by NHS England or replacement body.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067142-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1TG |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MID DORSET PRIMARY HEALTHCARE; MODALITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067142-2025
- 18 Jul 2025 at 11:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041262-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://nhsdorset.nhs.uk/
- https://www.customer.careteam@nhsdorset.nhs.uk
- https://www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk/

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