--- title: "Digital Diabetes Prevention Programme" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821050" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821050" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821050.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821050.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND)" published: "2026-05-05" --- # Digital Diabetes Prevention Programme Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821050 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821050) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821050.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, known as Public Services Delivery Scotland, is in the planning stage of procuring a National Digital Diabetes Prevention Programme. This initiative is aimed at supporting individuals at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes through a structured digital platform offering health coaching, peer support, and behaviour change tools. The procurement will follow a Restricted Procedure, seeking a single supplier for a national framework contract. The programme, valued at £4,720,000, will be implemented across various locations throughout NHS Scotland, falling under the health industry category. Key procurement activities are planned to commence with the selection stage in mid to late August 2026, followed by an invitation to tender in early October 2026. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital health services, particularly those with experience in delivering scalable lifestyle intervention programmes. Companies with the capability to offer inclusive and user-friendly digital platforms that cater to diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds will find this tender process to be beneficial for business growth. Additionally, entities experienced in working within the health sector and those skilled in utilising evidence-based methodologies for health improvement could effectively compete in this restricted procedure, potentially benefiting from a long-term framework agreement with NHS Scotland. ## Notice NHS Scotland intends to procure a National Digital Diabetes Prevention Programme to support individuals identified as being at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. The programme will deliver a structured, evidence-based lifestyle intervention through a digital platform, including access to health coaching, peer support, and tools to support behaviour change and self-management. The procurement is expected to be undertaken via a Restricted Procedure, with a single supplier appointed to a national framework. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to NHS Scotland's intention to tender for a National Digital Diabetes Prevention Programme. The programme will identify individuals at risk of Type 2 Diabetes based on clinical indicators (including HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose levels) or a previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes. It will provide a tailored, nine-month, evidence-based lifestyle intervention aimed at reducing the risk of progression to Type 2 Diabetes. The digital service will support Service Users via an application-based platform, providing access to trained health coaches, online peer support communities, and functionality to set, track, and monitor personalised health goals. The successful bidder will be required to deliver the programme in a way that is inclusive and accessible to Service Users from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. This will include ensuring the service is culturally sensitive to local populations and flexible enough to meet the needs of users with diverse requirements, including appropriate language support. Participants will be able to access the programme through multiple referral routes, including Primary Care (e.g. GP referral) and self-referral pathways. Current funding has been allocated to support up to 15,000 users over a three-year period. The proposed framework will operate as a single-supplier arrangement and will also include provision for the delivery of a Hypertension Pathway for approximately 500 users per annum. Eligibility for the hypertension pathway will be based on a confirmed diagnosis of primary hypertension alongside a BMI >=25 (or BMI >=23 for minority ethnic groups). Please Note: During the term of the Framework Agreement, NHS Scotland reserves the right, should funding become available, to increase the volume of service users (current estimate of 15000 over the initial 3-years of the Framework Agreement term) who may access the Programme. For example, additional purchases may be made which exceed the level of funding currently secured as a result of clinical and service outcomes and benefits which support wider adoption of the Programme. The Authority also reserves the right to expand the scope of the service to include additional cohorts, pathways, or clinical indicators (for example, the inclusion of further at-risk populations identified through screening), which may increase overall demand under the Framework. The procurement is expected to be conducted using a Restricted Procedure, comprising two stages: Stage 1 Selection Stage (SPD Assessment): Suppliers will be required to complete and submit a Single Procurement Document (SPD). This stage will assess bidders' suitability to proceed and will include a combination of pass/fail criteria (e.g. mandatory and discretionary exclusion grounds, economic and financial standing) and scored evaluation. As part of the SPD, the Authority will assess technical and professional ability, including responses to scored questions and requests for relevant examples of previous experience. These responses will be weighted and scored to enable the Authority to evaluate capability and rank suppliers. A shortlist of the highest-ranking bidders will be invited to progress to Stage 2. Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT): Only suppliers shortlisted at Stage 1 will be invited to submit a full tender. Bidders will be required to respond to a Statement of Requirements (SoR), setting out how they will deliver the contract, including proposed methodology, service delivery model, and pricing. Tenders will be evaluated in accordance with the published award criteria, based on quality and price, to determine the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT). Stage 1 is expected to commence mid to late August 2026, with Stage 2 anticipated to commence in early October 2026.. 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555191 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 | 5 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,720,000 | | 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 (KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) | | 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 - 5 May 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555191 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555191 Digital Diabetes Prevention Programme - NHS Scotland intends to procure a National Digital Diabetes Prevention Programme to support individuals identified as being at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. The programme will deliver a structured, evidence-based lifestyle intervention through a digital platform, including access to health coaching, peer support, and tools to support behaviour change and self-management. The procurement is expected to be undertaken via a Restricted Procedure, with a single supplier appointed to a national framework. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=821050 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821050 - https://publicservicesdelivery.scot/ - https://www.nhscfsd.co.uk/our-work/innovation/accelerated-national-innovation-adoption-ania-pathway/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821050. 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