--- title: "Provision of Hypertension and Lipids Management Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eb4b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05eb4b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05eb4b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05eb4b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2026-05-22" --- # Provision of Hypertension and Lipids Management Services Buyer: NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eb4b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05eb4b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05eb4b.json) ## Summary The NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board has conducted an open procurement process for the provision of Hypertension and Lipids Management Services under the ID NW2025-109. This project, classified under CPV code 85100000 for health services, is aimed at launching a large-scale cardiovascular disease prevention project using a Population Health Management approach. The procurement focuses on hypertension and lipid management, with services delivered in the Norwich area, specifically at County Hall, Martineau Lane, UKH15. The process reached the award stage on 22 May 2026 after being announced initially in November 2025, with the contract intended to last for one year with an optional one-year extension, valued at £600,000 annually. The successful contract was awarded to IQVIA Ltd starting from 27 April 2026, following an evaluation on 9 January 2026. This tender presents considerable opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in health services, pharmaceuticals, or medical technology that can collaborate on cardiovascular health management. Businesses equipped to provide clinical staffing, particularly in community health services, would be well-suited to compete in this tender, benefiting from partnerships with NHS entities and local practices. The focus on early intervention and management aligns with trends towards integrated care solutions, enabling businesses to innovate in delivering personalised healthcare, thereby contributing to wider health system efficiencies and patient outcomes. ## Notice NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (now NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB) sought to procure a Hypertension and Lipids Optimisation service. The successful provider staff will be expected to work with the ICB Cardiovascular disease team, the N&W Protect NoW team, and General Practice to improve clinical effectiveness through case finding and management of patients. NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (now NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB) is seeking to launch a large-scale CVD Prevention project using a Population Health Management approach to case finding and intervention. The project will focus on hypertension and lipid management, with patients being identified and subsequently risk-stratified using the ICB software. The ABCDE program aims to improve the care of patients at risk of Cardiovascular events through case finding and improved management of high-risk individuals. This project is considered a system priority to see our population lead healthier, longer lives, whilst simultaneously reducing pressures on the health system through early detection and management. The successful provider is expected to supply and manage Clinical Prescribers who will liaise with the ICB Protect NoW team, General Practice, and patients. A personalised care approach will be used to support pharmacological and social prescribing for our patient cohort. Prescribers must be able to initiate relevant medicines. Prescribers must initiate medicines in line with N&W criteria. Patients will be identified using the ICB's population health management software (Eclipse). The ICB Protect NoW Team will contact patients via digital (and print, if necessary) mediums to inform them of their relative risks and changes they can make in their lifestyles and diets and to encourage medication adherence where necessary. Patients identified as eligible for medication will be consented by Protect NoW and subsequently made available to the provider, and the prescribers are to systematically contact this patient cohort and seek to initiate and / or optimise treatment in line with ICB and national guidance. The provider will be expected to liaise with the relevant Practice where required on necessary ongoing management and monitoring. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This notice is to communicate the intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process. NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (now NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB) sought to procure a Hypertension and Lipids Optimisation service. The successful provider staff will be expected to work with the ICB Cardiovascular disease team, the N&W Protect NoW team, and General Practice to improve clinical effectiveness through case finding and management of patients. This is a 1 year contract with the option to extend for up to an additional 1 years. The 1 year contract value is a a maximum of PS600,000. Any additional extensions are estimated to be PS600,000 per annum a maximum contract value of PS1,200,000 over the full 2 year contract period. Service Description: NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (now NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB) is seeking to launch a large-scale CVD Prevention project using a Population Health Management approach to case finding and intervention. The project will focus on hypertension and lipid management, with patients being identified and subsequently risk-stratified using the ICB software. The ABCDE program aims to improve the care of patients at risk of Cardiovascular events through case finding and improved management of high-risk individuals. This project is considered a system priority to see our population lead healthier, longer lives, whilst simultaneously reducing pressures on the health system through early detection and management. The successful provider is expected to supply and manage Clinical Prescribers who will liaise with the ICB Protect NoW team, General Practice, and patients. A personalised care approach will be used to support pharmacological and social prescribing for our patient cohort. Prescribers must be able to initiate relevant medicines. Prescribers must initiate medicines in line with N&W criteria. Patients will be identified using the ICB's population health management software (Eclipse). The ICB Protect NoW Team will contact patients via digital (and print, if necessary) mediums to inform them of their relative risks and changes they can make in their lifestyles and diets and to encourage medication adherence where necessary. Patients identified as eligible for medication will be consented by Protect NoW and subsequently made available to the provider, and the prescribers are to systematically contact this patient cohort and seek to initiate and / or optimise treatment in line with ICB and national guidance. The provider will be expected to liaise with the relevant Practice where required on necessary ongoing management and monitoring. Additional information: 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 Procurement Act 2023 Regulations do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 4th June 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR. The award decision has been made by the NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Executive team on the 27th April 2026. There was one perceived Conflicts of interest identified which related to their role as an evaluator and their position as head of place development partnerships and planning. The Commissioner agreed this related to their professional role only and their participation in the process was as one of a number of evaluators, subject to a formal moderation process. If you have wish to make a written representation regarding this intention to award please contact: procurement@snee.nhs.uk The relative importance of the Key Criteria incorporated within the service was as follows: 1. Quality and Innovation: 47.00% 2. Value: Pass/Fail 3. Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability: 25.00% 4. Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice: 18.00% 5. Social Value: 10.00% The relative importance of the Key Criteria was deemed appropriate based on the requirements of the service. The rationale for awarding to the preferred provider was that they met all requirements associated with the Basic Selection Criteria and Key Criteria, clearly demonstrating their ability to deliver the requirements of the service within their submission, and they ranked as the highest scoring provider, based on their overall Key Criteria score, within this Provider Selection Process. Options: This is a 1 year contract with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. The 1 year contract value is a a maximum of PS600,000. Any additional extensions are estimated to be PS600,000 per annum a maximum contract value of PS1,800,000 over the full 3 year contract period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048126-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,800,000 | | Lots value | £1,800,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Additional buyers | NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia, TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | IQVIA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 22 May 2026 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048126-2026 - 8 Dec 2025 at 12:37 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080578-2025 - 28 Nov 2025 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078203-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.england.nhs.uk/ - https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/ - https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/icb-contact/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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