Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Birmingham City Council
10 Woodcock Street
Birmingham
B4 7WB
Contact
Corporate Procurement Services
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG31 - Birmingham
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Adult Weight Management App
Reference number
P1005
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Council wishes to establish a contract for an Adult Weight Management App.There is a requirement for all adult residents, aged 16 and over, with a Body Mass Index(BMI) of and gt;25kg/m2 (or and gt;23kg/m2 if of Asian or Black origin) to be able to access the App (with no limits on resident numbers able to access the service). The App should provide a multi component weight management programme incorporating advice and support on diet and exercise which is age appropriate and considers gender and ethnicity. The App will allow the resident to set their own activity weight or loss goals and keep track of their activity and weight loss. The Contract will be for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.The contract will be awarded to one supplier.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £180,000
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
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
There is a requirement for all adult residents, aged 16 and over, with a Body Mass Index(BMI) of >25kg/m2 (or >23kg/m2 if of Asian or Black origin) to be able to access the App (with no limits on resident numbers able to access the service). The App should provide a multi component weight management programme incorporating advice and support on diet and exercise which is age appropriate and considers gender and ethnicity. The App will allow the resident to set their own activity weight or loss goals and keep track of their activity and weight loss. In addition to the criteria above, the App will include a BeActive+ user area for individuals who meet the criteria for the BeActive+ programme. The App will interface with the 12-week BeActive+ GP referral programme run by BCC as part of City Operations, Neighbourhoods Service. The programme is delivered at several Wellbeing Centres. Furthermore, all App users will be able to access support and advice on how and when to exercise which is relevant to them. Users will be able to identify and locate relevant gyms, leisure centres, walking routes, amateur sports groups, gardening group, cooking groups etc in their area. The App will also provide links to mental health and wellbeing support. For safeguarding purposes, the App will have the functionality to screen for BMI below normal range and risks indicated by user responses to health screening questionnaires on the App i.e., scores that are higher than the ‘normal’ range. Intervention will include promoting healthy weight, healthy eating and exercise, and/or to advise the user to contact their GP or relevant health professional.The successful provider must meet the NHS Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC). The DTAC includes criteria covering clinical safety, data protection, technical security, interoperability, plus usability and accessibility. For your digital health product to pass the DTAC, you need to meet all requirements in each of the areas. You will need to hold an ORCHA certified DTAC badge, certificate and evidence or successfully undertake the assessment via ORCHA https://orchahealth.com/our-products/assessment-frameworks/digital-technology-assessment-criteria-dtac/ prior to the App’s launch
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
24
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: Yes
Description of options
With the option to extend for a further 2 years subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.
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.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Further details will be provided in the tender documentation.
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
2 October 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
2 October 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 2nd October 2023 via the ‘in-tend’ system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of Justice
Royal Courts of Justice, Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom