---
title: "User involvement in the NHS Diabetes Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064af8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2026-02-09"
---

# User involvement in the NHS Diabetes Programme

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064af8

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## Summary

NHS England has completed a direct award contract titled "User involvement in the NHS Diabetes Programme," alongside Diabetes UK, targeting the health services industry category. Based in London, the project commenced on 10th February 2026 and concluded on 31st March 2026. The procurement process features a unique direct award method due to Diabetes UK's unparalleled access to necessary networks and expertise in the field. This procurement was specifically not open to competitive bidding, with the rationale supported by Diabetes UK's intellectual property and exclusive rights capabilities.

This contract presents business growth opportunities in the health services sector by highlighting the significance of collaborative engagements with large scale, voluntary community, and social enterprises (VCSE). Businesses with expertise in health services, particularly those offering unique insights and networks similar to Diabetes UK, are well-positioned to engage in such procurement processes. The project, valued at roughly £170,388 gross, underscores the importance of strategic partnerships and the potential access to further engagements within the NHS network.

## Notice

The key aim of this work is to contract with a partner organisation to deliver a package of user engagements and insight gathering to ensure that the programme is delivered in a way which takes account of the needs of end users and maximises improvements

### Procurement Information

There is a lack of competitive rivalry in this area due to the unique access to networks, expertise, and national infrastructure that Diabetes UK holds.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011316-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,990 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIABETES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 11:54 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011316-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011316-2026
  9th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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