Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board
8th Floor, County Hall, Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR1 2DH
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
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
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
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
Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Service - NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board
Reference number
NW2024-74
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Tier 3 service across Norfolk and Waveney will offer the opportunity for service users who meet the qualifying criteria to access comprehensive support via a weight management programme tailored to their needs including reasonable adjustments in line with NICE Guidance.
The Tier 3 weight management service will incorporate both standard services and enhanced services for those service users with more complex health needs (co-morbidities) either independently or in partnership with other providers.
The service aims to:
• Encourage long term behaviour change by offering a programme which promotes physical activity; promotes healthy eating and supports the psychological barriers to unhealthy relationships with food; supports and recognises the relationship between mental health and obesity and offers a system throughout the programme which will support the psychological needs of everyone who attends.
• Reduce the number of people living with obesity in Norfolk & Waveney, thereby improving long-term health, reducing the burden of disease, and decreasing the need for social care, while also preventing or reducing the incidence and healthcare activity related to obesity-related illnesses.
• Function as part of a seamless care pathway for adults with obesity; to proactively work in partnership with services provided at tiers 1, 2 and 4, as well as other existing services supporting behaviour change
• Undertake comprehensive stakeholder engagement to inform practice, referral confidence and workforce development.
• Work with Norfolk & Waveney ICB using Population Health Management (PHM) data management systems to assist in the identification of service users with agreed BMI and clinical thresholds to ensure the people with the highest risk can be identified and supported to access help, where needed. This information can be produced at PCN / GP Practice level to risk stratify and prioritise patients, highlighting areas of highest need or clinical complexity.
The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this competitive process. Further information and the Invitation to Tender documentation can be found via the ‘Live Opportunities’ list on the e procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C363527.
The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Main site or place of performance
Norfolk and Waveney
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board invite competitive bids for the Provision of a Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Service. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years.
How to apply: The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for the competitive process. Further information and the Invitation to Tender documentation can be found via the ‘Live Opportunities’ list on the e procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C363527.
The Tier 3 service across Norfolk and Waveney will offer the opportunity for service users who meet the qualifying criteria to access comprehensive support via a weight management programme tailored to their needs including reasonable adjustments in line with NICE Guidance.
The Tier 3 weight management service will incorporate both standard services and enhanced services for those service users with more complex health needs (co-morbidities) either independently or in partnership with other providers.
The service aims to:
• Encourage long term behaviour change by offering a programme which promotes physical activity; promotes healthy eating and supports the psychological barriers to unhealthy relationships with food; supports and recognises the relationship between mental health and obesity and offers a system throughout the programme which will support the psychological needs of everyone who attends.
• Reduce the number of people living with obesity in Norfolk & Waveney, thereby improving long-term health, reducing the burden of disease, and decreasing the need for social care, while also preventing or reducing the incidence and healthcare activity related to obesity-related illnesses.
• Function as part of a seamless care pathway for adults with obesity; to proactively work in partnership with services provided at tiers 1, 2 and 4, as well as other existing services supporting behaviour change
• Undertake comprehensive stakeholder engagement to inform practice, referral confidence and workforce development.
• Work with Norfolk & Waveney ICB using Population Health Management (PHM) data management systems to assist in the identification of service users with agreed BMI and clinical thresholds to ensure the people with the highest risk can be identified and supported to access help, where needed. This information can be produced at PCN / GP Practice level to risk stratify and prioritise patients, highlighting areas of highest need or clinical complexity.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
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
The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years.
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.2.14) Additional information
How to apply: The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this competitive process. Further information and the Invitation to Tender documentation can be found via he ‘Live Opportunities’ list on the e procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C363527.
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-001526
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
23 June 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Changed to:
Date
30 June 2025
Local time
12:00pm
See the change notice.
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
Tender must be valid until: 30 September 2025
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
23 May 2025
Local time
1:00pm
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
7&8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Country
United Kingdom