- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1 North East and North Cumbria - Face to Face Group
- Lot 2 West Yorkshire and Harrogate - Digital
- Lot 10 Somerset Face to Face Group
- Lot 3 Lancashire and South Cumbria - Remote Group
- Lot 4 Black Country and West Birmingham Remote Group
- Lot 5 Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Face to Face One to One
- Lot 6 Mid and South Essex Digital
- Lot 7 Kent and Medway Face to Face Group
- Lot 8 Sussex - Face to Face One to One
- Lot 9 Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire - Remote Group
- Lot 11 South West London Face to Face One to One
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
Quarry House
Leeds
LS2 7UE
Contact
Liz Salter
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to 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
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
NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The NHS Diabetes Programme, a joint partnership between NHS England and NHS Improvement, Public Health England and Diabetes UK, wish to procure a maximum of 11 providers to deliver at scale a Low Calorie Diet intervention consisting of the provision of 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a 12 month structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes provided in either in groups, through one to one sessions or using digital methods to eligible participants with Type 2 diabetes. Each provider will work with one of 11 ICS sites delivering the intervention to up to 500 participants.The contracts will initially be for a period of 3 years (referrals accepted for 2 years) with an option to extend for a further 24 months subject to the outcomes of the programme. NHS England reserves the right to increase the number of behavioural interventions to be delivered per annum. The numbers of behavioural interventions may vary during the term of the contract.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £8,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
7
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 North East and North Cumbria - Face to Face Group
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 15882000 - Dietetic products
- 98334000 - Wellness services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery Model: Face to Face GroupLocation: North East and North CumbriaDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided in face to face group sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The Service is to be delivered to groups of up to 15 Service Users (the Provider must offer smaller group sessions where appropriate in order to avoid undue delay in Service Users commencing group sessions). The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 West Yorkshire and Harrogate - Digital
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 15882000 - Dietetic products
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 98334000 - Wellness services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery Model: DigitalLocation: West YorkshireDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided in Digital sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 10 Somerset Face to Face Group
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98334000 - Wellness services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 15882000 - Dietetic products
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery Model: Face to Face GroupLocation: SomersetDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided in face to face group sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The Service is to be delivered to groups of up to 15 Service Users (the Provider must offer smaller group sessions where appropriate in order to avoid undue delay in Service Users commencing group sessions). The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 Lancashire and South Cumbria - Remote Group
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98334000 - Wellness services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 15882000 - Dietetic products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery Model: Remote GroupLocation: Lancashire and South CumbriaDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided remote group sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The service to be delivered to groups of up to 15 Service Users (the Provider must offer smaller group sessions where appropriate in order to avoid undue delay in Service Users commencing group sessions. The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 Black Country and West Birmingham Remote Group
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98334000 - Wellness services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 15882000 - Dietetic products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery Model: Remote GroupLocation: Black Country and West Birmingham Delivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided remote group sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The service to be delivered to groups of up to 15 Service Users (the Provider must offer smaller group sessions where appropriate in order to avoid undue delay in Service Users commencing group sessions. The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Face to Face One to One
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 15882000 - Dietetic products
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 98334000 - Wellness services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery Model: Face to Face one to oneLocation: Nottingham and NottinghamshireDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided in face to face one to one sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6 Mid and South Essex Digital
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98334000 - Wellness services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 15882000 - Dietetic products
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery Model: DigitalLocation: Mid and South EssexDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided in Digital sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 7 Kent and Medway Face to Face Group
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98334000 - Wellness services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 15882000 - Dietetic products
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery Model: Face to Face GroupLocation: Kent and Medway Delivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided in face to face group sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The Service is to be delivered to groups of up to 15 Service Users (the Provider must offer smaller group sessions where appropriate in order to avoid undue delay in Service Users commencing group sessions). The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 8 Sussex - Face to Face One to One
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 15882000 - Dietetic products
- 98334000 - Wellness services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery Model: Face to Face one to oneLocation: SussexDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided in face to face one to one sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 9 Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire - Remote Group
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery Model: Remote GroupLocation: Bristol, North Somerset and South GloucestershireDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided remote group sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The service to be delivered to groups of up to 15 Service Users (the Provider must offer smaller group sessions where appropriate in order to avoid undue delay in Service Users commencing group sessions. The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 11 South West London Face to Face One to One
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
- 15882000 - Dietetic products
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98334000 - Wellness services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery Model: Face to Face one to oneLocation: South West LondonDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided in face to face one to one sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
20 September 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
20 September 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS England
Skipton House, 80 London Road
London
SE1 6LH
Country
United Kingdom