Digital Weight Management Service

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is initiating a procurement process for a Digital Weight Management Service. This planned procurement, classified under health services, targets digital transformation in weight management through an online behavioural and lifestyle programme accessible via smartphones or computers. Located in Cardiff, with services extending throughout the United Kingdom, this procurement process adheres to Welsh devolved regulations and central government standards.

The procurement employs an open procedure and is accelerated due to a qualifying planned procurement notice, involving a projected contract period starting from 9 February 2026 and ending on 8 February 2027, with a potential extension until 2028. This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the digital health service industry. With a gross value of £1,920,000, the tender can be attractive to SMEs meeting the criteria of Welsh NHS dietetic standards.

Businesses specialising in digital platforms, healthcare services, and lifestyle modification programmes are well-suited to compete. As the procurement process encourages electronic submissions, it caters to innovative firms capable of delivering integrated health solutions across various technological platforms. The process is designed to ensure comprehensive care for adults through level 2 and level 3 services, promoting collaboration with existing weight management services.