Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
7&8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
UK
Contact person: Leigh Parker
E-mail: leigh.parker1@nhs.net
NUTS: UKE
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.england.nhs.uk//
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.england.nhs.uk//
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned 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
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
NHS Healthier You: Behavioural Support for Obesity Prescribing, Diabetes Prevention and Type 2 Path to Remission Programme.
Reference number: C362277
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS England wishes to notify interested providers of its intention to commence early market engagement, in advance of the Healthier You Programme procurement. <br/>Procurement of NHS Healthier You ‘behavioural interventions’ to deliver structured, tailored support for weight management and associated comorbidities (with or out without excess weight). This aims to incorporate:<br/>1. A new behavioural support intervention to be provided as an adjunct to treatment alongside (hereafter referred to as Behavioural Support for Obesity Prescribing) the rollout of weight loss drugs in primary care, as mandated by NICE Technology Appraisal TA1026 and associated NICE funding variation; and<br/>2. Re-procurement of NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme interventions to support individuals at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.<br/>3. Procurement of NHS Long-Term Conditions Prevention Pilot Interventions for individuals living with hypertension. The aim is to test in real world settings the impact of behavioural support to achieve a healthy weight, improved nutrition and physical activity on the incidence of a range of long-term conditions. Delivered initially as a pilot in 8 ICS over 3 years, it may be expanded further during the contract period subject to evaluation results. <br/>4. Re-procurement of NHS Type 2 Path to Remission Programme interventions for individuals living with overweight / obesity and recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes to achieve significant weight loss and potentially remission from their diabetes, using a total diet replacement approach alongside a structured programme of behavioural support.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
350 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The route to market is to be determined. NHS England will select a route to market that best suits its needs.
II.2.14) Additional information
Interested providers are encouraged to attend the market engagement webinar on 10 September 2025 at 10:30-12:00pm to hear more detail on current plans, and to share insight to further inform these plans.<br/>Please note that attendance is limited to a maximum of two participants per organisation and registration with the NHSE team is essential prior to the event to secure a place. Register your interest through the Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.<br/><br/>Please note that this PIN is NOT a call for competition.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/12/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/08/2025