Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
Telephone
+44 1698794410
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Digital Diabetes Prevention
Reference number
NP510424
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) solely relates to early market engagement around the development of a once for Scotland: Digital Diabetes Prevention Programme. NHS Scotland wishes to notify potential providers about its intention to commence early market engagement in advance of a potential commissioning process to support its emerging Digital Diabetes Prevention Pathway.
Potential providers will be required to work alongside NHS Scotland National Diabetes Team to deliver the Digital Diabetes Prevention Programme. The programme will seek to provide a proven clinical intervention using digital technology that will provide support over a 9 month period, using trained lifestyle coaches to enable participants to track progress against their own goals via a digital application.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 98336000 - Training, workout or aerobic services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 98334000 - Wellness services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Locations throughout NHS Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Type 2 Diabetes has a precursor condition called NDH (or prediabetes), which is diagnosed by HbA1c blood test (42-47mmol/mol).
- It is estimated that up to a third of the Scottish adult population are living with NDH1 with the vast majority being unaware of this.
- Approximately 220,000 people are estimated to have a diagnosis of NDH in Scotland.
- Between 5-10% of those with NDH will progress to T2D every year, with rates of progression higher for younger patients, those with a high BMI and those who live in deprived communities.
- Multiple longitudinal research studies have demonstrated that progression from NDH to T2DM can be prevented or delayed by an intensive behaviour change programme that delivers a modest weight reduction of c.74%. This has led to the establishment of large scale national diabetes prevention programmes (DPP) in countries including Finland, England, France, Australia and the USA.
The National Digital Diabetes Prevention Programme would offer a proven clinical intervention using digital technology that will:
- Offer intensive support over 9 months focused on enabling patients to take control of their own health and wellbeing.
- Utilise trained lifestyle coaches who will help build participants’ skills and confidence to make lasting lifestyle change as well as peer groups.
- Allow patients to track progress against their own goals.
At this stage, the intention is that the programme will support up to 2000 participants in year 1, 4000 participants per annum in years 2 and 3.
Interested participants are requested to complete the attached Questionnaire.
Questionnaires will be reviewed and suppliers may be invited to an engagement session.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
28 August 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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:
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=756184.
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