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.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 Digital Weight Management Programme
Reference number
C370612
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS England re-procured 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 procurement included 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 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.
The anticipated value across the 3 Lots is £21,100,000, with a maximum of 9 awarded contracts. The initial term will be 27 months with the potential 12 + 12 month extension. The maximum term of 51 months in total with a maximum value of £42,000,000.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £42,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Digital Content only
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
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme is the first nationally available NHS England commissioned service supporting adults living with obesity to manage their weight. The Programme provides weight management services in primary care for adults living with obesity.
It is exclusively delivered via digital means to enable Service Users to access at a time which is convenient. The on-demand nature of the Programme has enabled Service Users to access content at a time and place convenient to them, and revisit topics to refresh their knowledge. The programme is generating an evidence base for remote weight management services which are more likely to be accessed by younger (working age) people whilst maintaining comparable results to face-to-face weight management services.
The programme has been designed to offer service users a personalised level of intervention to support them manage their weight, improve quality of life and improve longer term health outcomes. It works alongside and does not replace existing weight management services funded by local authorities.
With three levels of support and a choice of providers, it is designed to offer service users a personalised level of support to help them manage their weight and improve longer term health outcomes.
This Lot is for Access to digital content only. Intended for motivated individuals who are more likely to complete weight management services .
The anticipated value across Lot 1 is £8,500,000, with 3 contracts awarded. The initial term will be 27 months with the potential 12 + 12 month extension. The maximum term of 51 months in total with a maximum value of £17,000,000.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value & Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Optional extensions to the contract term of 12+12 months.
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
This is a competitive process under PSR - This is a notice of intention to award. Contract award will be notified as a corrigendum after the standstill period which ends at midnight on the 8th working day following publication of this notice.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Digital Content with 50 minutes of human coaching per service user
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
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme is the first nationally available NHS England commissioned service supporting adults living with obesity to manage their weight. The Programme provides weight management services in primary care for adults living with obesity.
It is exclusively delivered via digital means to enable Service Users to access at a time which is convenient. The on-demand nature of the Programme has enabled Service Users to access content at a time and place convenient to them, and revisit topics to refresh their knowledge. The programme is generating an evidence base for remote weight management services which are more likely to be accessed by younger (working age) people whilst maintaining comparable results to face-to-face weight management services.
The programme has been designed to offer service users a personalised level of intervention to support them manage their weight, improve quality of life and improve longer term health outcomes. It works alongside and does not replace existing weight management services funded by local authorities.
With three levels of support and a choice of providers, it is designed to offer service users a personalised level of support to help them manage their weight and improve longer term health outcomes.
This Lot is for access to digital content, plus access to a minimum of 50 minutes of human coaching. Intended for participants with demographic factors indicating that they are less likely to successfully complete a weight management programme of this nature and who may benefit from additional human coaching to support them to complete the Programme .
The anticipated value across Lot 2 is £6,100,000, with 3 contracts awarded. The initial term will be 27 months with the potential 12 + 12 month extension. The maximum term of 51 months in total with a maximum value of £12,000,000
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value & Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Optional extensions to the contract term of 12+12 months.
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
This is a competitive process under PSR - This is a notice of intention to award. Contract award will be notified as a corrigendum after the standstill period which ends at midnight on the 8th working day following publication of this notice.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Digital Content with 100 minutes of human coaching per service user
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
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme is the first nationally available NHS England commissioned service supporting adults living with obesity to manage their weight. The Programme provides weight management services in primary care for adults living with obesity.
It is exclusively delivered via digital means to enable Service Users to access at a time which is convenient. The on-demand nature of the Programme has enabled Service Users to access content at a time and place convenient to them, and revisit topics to refresh their knowledge. The programme is generating an evidence base for remote weight management services which are more likely to be accessed by younger (working age) people whilst maintaining comparable results to face-to-face weight management services.
The programme has been designed to offer service users a personalised level of intervention to support them manage their weight, improve quality of life and improve longer term health outcomes. It works alongside and does not replace existing weight management services funded by local authorities.
With three levels of support and a choice of providers, it is designed to offer service users a personalised level of support to help them manage their weight and improve longer term health outcomes.
Lot 3- Access to digital content, plus access to a minimum of 100 minutes of human coaching, and additional features such as supported on-boarding intended for those who are less likely to successfully complete a weight management programme of this nature. This intervention level offers a more personalised and supported journey with intensive human support and enables individual tailoring for groups experiencing health inequalities.
The anticipated value across Lot 3 is £6,500,000, with 3 contracts awarded. The initial term will be 27 months with the potential 12 + 12 month extension. The maximum term of 51 months in total with a maximum value of £13,000,000.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value & Sustainability / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Optional extensions to the contract term of 12+12 months.
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
This is a competitive process under PSR - This is a notice of intention to award. Contract award will be notified as a corrigendum after the standstill period which ends at midnight on the 8th working day following publication of this notice.
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 000-046509
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 December 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DDM Health Ltd
Coventry
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £17,000,000
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £17,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 December 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Second Nature
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £17,000,000
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £17,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 December 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pulse Healthcare Ltd (Acacium Group)
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £17,000,000
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £17,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 December 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DDM Health Ltd
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £12,000,000
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £12,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 December 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Second Nature
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £12,000,000
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £12,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 December 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pulse Healthcare Ltd (Acacium Group)
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £12,000,000
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £12,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 December 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DDM Health Ltd
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £13,000,000
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £13,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 December 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Second Nature
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £13,000,000
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £13,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 December 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pulse Healthcare Ltd (Acacium Group)
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £13,000,000
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £13,000,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a competitive process under PSR - This is a notice of intention to award. Contract award will be notified as a corrigendum after the standstill period which ends at midnight on the 8th working day following publication of this notice.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom