--- title: "User involvement in the NHS Diabetes Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065317" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065317" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065317.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065317.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2026-06-15" --- # User involvement in the NHS Diabetes Programme Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065317 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065317) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065317.json) ## Summary NHS England has concluded a procurement process titled "User involvement in the NHS Diabetes Programme" which focuses on engaging end users in the programme's delivery. The procurement falls under the health services industry category, with NHS England headquartered in London being the buying organisation. The procurement was conducted via a direct award method to address the lack of competitive rivalry and leverage the unique expertise and networks of the supplier. The contract duration was from 13th February 2026 to 31st March 2026, and it concluded with a contract termination notice on 15th June 2026, following the successful delivery of the engagement programme with a final gross contract value of £170,388. This contract highlights significant business growth potential for organisations operating within the public health service realm, particularly those with expertise in patient engagement and programme delivery. Businesses like Diabetes UK, the awarded supplier, which possess unique access to health networks and consumer insight capabilities, are well-suited to such procurement opportunities. Organisations that can establish themselves as leaders in health service innovation and patient-oriented solutions may explore similar opportunities to expand their influence and grow their consumer base through strategic partnerships with public health bodies. ## Notice The key aim of this work is to contract with a partner organisation to deliver a package of user engagements to ensure that the programme is delivered in a way which takes account of the needs of end users. The requirements and specific deliverables are outlined below. 1. Strategy 2. Consumer Analysis 3. Engagement 4. Involving people living with diabetes 5. Sharing good practice. The NHS Diabetes Programme is jointly delivered with Diabetes UK. Diabetes UK, the leading charity for those living with diabetes, provides subject matter expertise and the patient voice and has been part of the programme since it was launched 5 years ago. NOTE: Actual start date of this contract is 05/09/2025. An issue with the FTS Notice does not allow a start date to be added retrospectively. ### 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/056139-2026 | | Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination 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 | 15 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 13 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 | £141,990 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Terminated | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND | | Additional buyers | Missing | | 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 - 15 Jun 2026 at 11:18 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056139-2026 - 12 Feb 2026 at 15:53 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013077-2026 - 12 Feb 2026 at 15:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013075-2026 - 12 Feb 2026 at 15:49 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013071-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056139-2026 15th June 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013077-2026 12th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013075-2026 12th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013071-2026 12th 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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