NHS Digital Weight Management Programme Re-procurement

Descriptions

NHS England wishes to notify Service Providers of its intention to commence early market engagement, in advance of the re-procurement of the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme.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). 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 with the Chief Medical Officer [England] published guidelines. Physical activity advice and content in line with Chief Medical Officer [England} Physical Activity Guidelines. Programme syllabus based in a recognised behaviour change methodology to support weight management and adoption of a healthy lifestyle. Reporting on Service User progress to include:- weight recordings- engagement with distinct element of the programme syllabus- physical activity engagementIt 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.The anticipated value across the 3 Lots is £23,000,000, with a maximum of 9 awarded contracts.The procurement route will be confirmed at procurement stage.