Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
7&8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Contact
Leigh Parker
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
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://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NHS Digital Weight Management Programme Re-procurement
Reference number
C298160
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS England wishes to notify the market of the potential upcoming opportunity. NHS England anticipates publishing the re-procurement of the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme utilising the Provider Selection Regime, through a competitive process.
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme is a NHSE commissioned programme, offered on a national footprint to patients who meet the eligibility criteria (BMI 30+ with identified comorbidities hypertension & diabetes). The Programme runs as an adjunct to locally commissioned weight management services and as a nationally available tailored offer within the obesity weight management pathway.
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme will deliver a behavioural lifestyle intervention to service users living with obesity over a 12-week (84 days) period. The service will be expected to deliver specific key elements, which will include:
Dietary/nutritional advice and content consistent Government Dietary requirements [England] published guidelines.
Physical activity advice and content in line with Chief Medical Officer [England]} Physical Activity Guidelines.
Programme delivered by a recognised behaviour change methodology to support weight management and adoption of a healthy lifestyle.
Reporting on Service User (patients) progress to include:
- weight recordings
- engagement with weight management content
- physical activity engagement
- coaching engagement *
*Where applicable for Lot 2 & 3.
It is anticipated that the procurement will include the following 3 Lots:
Lot 1. Providing access to a self-directed digital weight management programme.
Lot 2. Providing access to a digital weight management programme with access to 50 minutes of individual coaching per Service User.
Lot 3. Providing access to a digital weight management programme with access to 100 minutes of individual coaching per Service User, specific tailoring of the service for identified groups experiencing health inequalities and do not routinely engage with weight management programmes.
The anticipated value across the 3 Lots is £21,100,000, with a maximum of 9 awarded contracts.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £21,100,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Level 1
Lot No
1
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
Providing access to a self-directed digital weight management programme.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Level 2
Lot No
2
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
Providing access to a digital weight management programme with access to 50 minutes of individual coaching per Service User.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Level 3
Lot No
3
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
Providing access to a digital weight management programme with access to 100 minutes of individual coaching per Service User, specific tailoring of the service for identified groups experiencing health inequalities and do not routinely engage with weight management programmes.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
30 June 2025
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