Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board
County Hall, Martineau Ln
Norwich
NR1 2DH
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/icb-contact/
Buyer's address
https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/icb-contact/
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
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Norfolk Obesity Pathway Innovation Programme - Norfolk and Waveney ICB Soft Market Engagement
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Norfolk and Waveney ICB is preparing a bid for the national Obesity Pathway Innovation Programme (OPIP). We are seeking input from potential partners, providers, and innovators to help us shape a truly impactful and sustainable approach to obesity care in our region.
Our aim is to gather innovative ideas and practical solutions that will inform our application for one or both of the OPIP funding strands:
• Strand 1: Access and management for weight management services
• Strand 2: New or enhanced care pathways, including community and specialist support
We are particularly interested in approaches that:
• Deliver holistic, person-centred care
• Embed community engagement and co-design
• Demonstrate innovation (digital or non-digital)
• Enable integration across NHS and partner systems
• Improve accessibility and equity for all population groups, particularly for underserved groups, complex or housebound patients
• Expand capacity in primary and community care
• Promote prevention and sustainability (e.g. with offers for post-intervention maintenance, family-based support, specialist pathways for maternity)
Please describe any innovative ideas, models, or approaches your organisation could offer to help Norfolk and Waveney deliver holistic, accessible, and integrated obesity care as part of our OPIP application. It would be helpful to understand indicative mobilisation timelines for proposed models or services, as well as estimated costings including set up and delivery. Please feel free to include examples from your experience that have shown potential benefits and/or return of investment, or any new concepts you believe could make a real difference.
Please note that this soft market engagement is to support a bid for the national Obesity Pathway Innovation Funding only. Should the ICB funding bid be successful, the ICB will undertake further market engagement to refine the model and then undertake an appropriate procurement process to give the market the opportunity to submit offers to deliver the service/contract(s)"
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1
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
Norfolk and Waveney ICB is preparing a bid for the national Obesity Pathway Innovation Programme (OPIP). We are seeking input from potential partners, providers, and innovators to help us shape a truly impactful and sustainable approach to obesity care in our region.
Our aim is to gather innovative ideas and practical solutions that will inform our application for one or both of the OPIP funding strands:
• Strand 1: Access and management for weight management services
• Strand 2: New or enhanced care pathways, including community and specialist support
We are particularly interested in approaches that:
• Deliver holistic, person-centred care
• Embed community engagement and co-design
• Demonstrate innovation (digital or non-digital)
• Enable integration across NHS and partner systems
• Improve accessibility and equity for all population groups, particularly for underserved groups, complex or housebound patients
• Expand capacity in primary and community care
• Promote prevention and sustainability (e.g. with offers for post-intervention maintenance, family-based support, specialist pathways for maternity)
Please describe any innovative ideas, models, or approaches your organisation could offer to help Norfolk and Waveney deliver holistic, accessible, and integrated obesity care as part of our OPIP application. It would be helpful to understand indicative mobilisation timelines for proposed models or services, as well as estimated costings including set up and delivery. Please feel free to include examples from your experience that have shown potential benefits and/or return of investment, or any new concepts you believe could make a real difference.
Please note that this soft market engagement is to support a bid for the national Obesity Pathway Innovation Funding only. Should the ICB funding bid be successful, the ICB will undertake further market engagement to refine the model and then undertake an appropriate procurement process to give the market the opportunity to submit offers to deliver the service/contract(s)"
The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this soft market engagement exercise. Further information and the expression of interest 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 C393248. Please respond using no more than 3 pages of A4, no later than Friday 17th October 2025.
two.2.14) Additional information
The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this soft market engagement exercise. Further information and the expression of interest 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 C393248. Please respond using no more than 3 pages of A4, no later than Friday 17th October 2025.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 January 2026
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: No