Healthy Weight Services

Liverpool City Council has awarded a contract for Healthy Weight Services under an active award process. The service, classified under community health services (CPV: 85323000), is valued at approximately £2,460,960.05 GBP and aims to promote healthy behaviour and self-management of lifestyle through a Tier 2 service, incorporating Tier 1 universal messaging and health promotion. The procurement process was open and transparent, culminating in the awarding of the contract on 11th October 2024.

The contract period starts from 2nd January 2025 and ends on 2nd January 2028, covering multiple regions including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East and West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The process was managed by Liverpool City Council, located at 4th Floor, Cunard Building, Liverpool, L3 1DS, with a contact point being Karishma Sheikh. This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in community health services.

SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on suitability for smaller enterprises. The awarded contract to ICE Creates Ltd, an SME, highlights the competitive edge such businesses can have in securing public health service contracts. Firms that can deliver effective health promotion and behavioural change initiatives will find this contract particularly relevant.

This initiative offers robust business opportunities not only to gain substantial financial benefits but also to contribute meaningfully to public health improvements across various regions in England.