Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
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: UKE42
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
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 Digital Weight Management Programme
Reference number: C370612
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS England re-procured the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme utilising the Provider Selection Regime, through a competitive process.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>The procurement included the following 3 Lots:<br/><br/>Lot 1. Providing access to a self-directed digital weight management programme.<br/>Lot 2. Providing access to a digital weight management programme with access to 50 minutes of individual coaching per Service User.<br/>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.<br/><br/>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:<br/><br/> Dietary/nutritional advice and content consistent Government Dietary requirements [England] published guidelines.<br/> Physical activity advice and content in line with Chief Medical Officer [England]} Physical Activity Guidelines.<br/> Programme delivered by a recognised behaviour change methodology to support weight management and adoption of a healthy lifestyle.<br/> Reporting on Service User (patients) progress to include:<br/>- weight recordings<br/>- engagement with weight management content<br/>- physical activity engagement<br/>- coaching engagement *<br/><br/>*Where applicable for Lot 2 & 3.<br/><br/>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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
42 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Digital Content only
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.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.<br/><br/>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.<br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>This Lot is for Access to digital content only. Intended for motivated individuals who are more likely to complete weight management services .<br/><br/>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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Social Value & Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Optional extensions to the contract term of 12+12 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The decision to award this contract in line with the Competitive Process was based on evaluation against the basic selection criteria, which was assessed on a pass/fail basis, and the 5 key criteria, which were assessed on a 0-4 scale with the below weightings:<br/> <br/>Lot 1 <br/>Key Criteria 1 : Integration, Collaboration and Services Sustainability (22%)<br/>Key Criteria 2 :Improving Access, Reducing Health inequality and Facilitating Choice (12%)<br/>Key Criteria 3 : Quality and Innovation ( 16%) <br/>Key Criteria 4 : Sustainability & Social Value (10%) <br/>Key Criteria 5 : Value (40%)<br/> <br/>During the evaluation process a potential conflict of interest was identified in relation to one evaluator. Appropriate mitigating action was taken, including the removal of the individual from the evaluation process. NHS England is satisfied that the selection process was conducted fairly, transparently and without influence from the identified potential conflict. <br/> <br/>This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, neither the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 13 May 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Digital Content with 50 minutes of human coaching per service user
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.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.<br/><br/>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.<br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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 .<br/><br/>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
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Social Value & Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Optional extensions to the contract term of 12+12 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The decision to award this contract in line with the Competitive Process was based on evaluation against the basic selection criteria, which was assessed on a pass/fail basis, and the 5 key criteria, which were assessed on a 0-4 scale with the below weightings:<br/> <br/>Lot 2<br/>Key Criteria 1: Integration, Collaboration and Services Sustainability : 18% <br/>Key Criteria 2 : Improving Access, Reducing Health inequality and Facilitating Choice (13%) <br/>Key Criteria 3 : Quality and Innovation ( 19%) <br/>Key Criteria 4 : Sustainability & Social Value (10%) <br/>Key Criteria 5 : Value (40%)<br/> <br/>During the evaluation process a potential conflict of interest was identified in relation to one evaluator. Appropriate mitigating action was taken, including the removal of the individual from the evaluation process. NHS England is satisfied that the selection process was conducted fairly, transparently and without influence from the identified potential conflict. <br/> <br/>This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, neither the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by XX May 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Digital Content with 100 minutes of human coaching per service user
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.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.<br/><br/>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.<br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Social Value & Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Optional extensions to the contract term of 12+12 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The decision to award this contract in line with the Competitive Process was based on evaluation against the basic selection criteria, which was assessed on a pass/fail basis, and the 5 key criteria, which were assessed on a 0-4 scale with the below weightings:<br/> <br/>Lot 3<br/>Key Criteria 1: Integration, Collaboration and Services Sustainability : 18% <br/>Key Criteria 2 : Improving Access, Reducing Health inequality and Facilitating Choice (13%) <br/>Key Criteria 3 : Quality and Innovation ( 19%) <br/>Key Criteria 4 : Sustainability & Social Value (10%) <br/>Key Criteria 5: Value (40%)<br/> <br/>During the evaluation process a potential conflict of interest was identified in relation to one evaluator. Appropriate mitigating action was taken, including the removal of the individual from the evaluation process. NHS England is satisfied that the selection process was conducted fairly, transparently and without influence from the identified potential conflict. <br/> <br/>This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, neither the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by XX May 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-046509
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DDM Health Ltd
07975193
Technology House, Science Park, University of Warwick
Warwick
CV4 7EZ
UK
Telephone: +44 709366449
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
.01
GBP
/ Highest offer:
17 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pulse Healthcare Ltd (Acaciym Group)
12549860
Caledonia House, 223 Pentoville Road
London
N1 9NG
UK
Telephone: +44 2077132757
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
.01
GBP
/ Highest offer:
17 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Liva Healthcare
10717560
65 Woodbridge Road, Guildford
Guildford
GU1 4RD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
.01
GBP
/ Highest offer:
17 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DDM Health Ltd
07975193
Technology House, Science Park, University of Warwick
London
CV4 7EZ
UK
Telephone: +44 709366449
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
.01
GBP
/ Highest offer:
12 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Second Nature
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
.01
GBP
/ Highest offer:
12 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pulse Healthcare Ltd (Acacium Group)
12549860
Caledonia House, 223 Pentonville Road, London,
London
N1 9NG
UK
Telephone: +44 2077132757
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
.01
GBP
/ Highest offer:
12 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DDM Health Ltd
07975193
Technology House, Science Park, University of Warwick
London
CV4 7EZ
UK
Telephone: +44 709366449
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
.01
GBP
/ Highest offer:
13 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Second Nature
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
.01
GBP
/ Highest offer:
13 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pulse Healthcare Ltd (Acacium Group)
12549860
Caledonia House, 223 Pentonville Road, London,
London
N1 9NG
UK
Telephone: +44 2077132757
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
.01
GBP
/ Highest offer:
13 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The decision to award this contract in line with the Competitive Process was based on evaluation against the basic selection criteria, which was assessed on a pass/fail basis, and the 5 key criteria, which were assessed on a 0-4 scale with the below weightings:<br/> <br/>Lot 1 <br/>Key Criteria 1 : Integration, Collaboration and Services Sustainability (22%)<br/>Key Criteria 2 :Improving Access, Reducing Health inequality and Facilitating Choice (12%)<br/>Key Criteria 3 : Quality and Innovation ( 16%) <br/>Key Criteria 4 : Sustainability & Social Value (10%) <br/>Key Criteria 5 : Value (40%)<br/>Lot 2<br/>Key Criteria 1: Integration, Collaboration and Services Sustainability : 18% <br/>Key Criteria 2 : Improving Access, Reducing Health inequality and Facilitating Choice (13%) <br/>Key Criteria 3 : Quality and Innovation ( 19%) <br/>Key Criteria 4 : Sustainability & Social Value (10%) <br/>Key Criteria 5 : Value (40%)<br/>Lot 3<br/>Key Criteria 1: Integration, Collaboration and Services Sustainability : 18% <br/>Key Criteria 2 : Improving Access, Reducing Health inequality and Facilitating Choice (13%) <br/>Key Criteria 3 : Quality and Innovation ( 19%) <br/>Key Criteria 4 : Sustainability & Social Value (10%) <br/>Key Criteria 5: Value (40%)<br/> <br/>During the evaluation process a potential conflict of interest was identified in relation to one evaluator. Appropriate mitigating action was taken, including the removal of the individual from the evaluation process. NHS England is satisfied that the selection process was conducted fairly, transparently and without influence from the identified potential conflict. <br/> <br/>This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, neither the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 13 May 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR. Contract award will be notified as a corrigendum within 30 days of contract award.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Independent Choice and Procurement Panel.
Wellington House
London
SE1 8UG
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.england.nhs.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
30/04/2026