Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
14 May 2026
Type
services
Overview
Durham County Council are seeking a provider to deliver a Family Healthy Weight Service. The specification outlines the requirements for delivery of the family weight management programme which is a tier 2 weight management programme using a whole family approach to support children in reception or year 6 who are identified as living with overweight (including obesity) through NCMP.
The service will consist of a team of professionals with experience of delivery to children and their families. The expected start date for the proposed contract is 1st July 2026.
The expected end date for the proposed contract is 30th June 2029. The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further period of 12 months each from the actual end date subject to funding and commissioner approval
Regulations cited
- Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023
- Procurement Act 2023
Additional details
This notice is an intention to award a contract under an open competitive process in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the Procurement Act 2023 does not apply to this opportunity.
This is a new service with a new provider and the maximum lifetime budget is £2,295,000. Additional information: At the Council's discretion, should the Council acquire further funding, including from different sources, additional services may be required and may differ to that detailed in the Specification but will fall under the remit or compliment delivery of healthy weight services. The Council reserves the right to modify the contract specification if new legislation and/or guidance regarding family healthy weight is published by the Government and or Governing Bodies.
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Durham County Council wants to hire a provider to run a Family Healthy Weight Service for children aged 4-11 who are overweight or obese. The service will work with whole families using a structured weight management programme, running for 3 years from July 2026 with a possible 1-year extension, with a budget of up to £2.295 million.
Requirements
- Team of professionals with proven experience delivering weight management programmes to children and families
- Ability to deliver tier 2 weight management services (intermediate level intervention)
- Capacity to work with children identified through NCMP (National Child Measurement Programme) in reception or year 6 age groups
- Whole family approach capability — not just individual child treatment
- Services must be deliverable from 1st July 2026
- Compliance with any new government legislation or guidance on family healthy weight that emerges during contract period
- Contract governed by Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 — not standard Procurement Act 2023
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Design and deliver a structured tier 2 weight management programme for children and their families
- Identify and enrol children aged 4-11 living with overweight or obesity (referred via NCMP data)
- Deliver whole-family interventions — meaning support to parents/carers as well as children
- Manage a team of qualified professionals to deliver the service across Durham County Council area
- Adapt and modify service delivery if council acquires additional funding or if government guidance changes
- Provide the service continuously for 3 years (July 2026 to June 2029) with potential to extend year-by-year
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is not a standard government contract — it's governed by healthcare-specific regulations (Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023), so standard Procurement Act rules don't apply. Check the full tender documents for how bidding and evaluation work under these rules.
- 2The specification mentions 'tier 2' — this is healthcare jargon meaning intermediate-level intervention for weight management (more intensive than basic health promotion, less intensive than specialist clinical treatment). Make sure you understand what tier 2 actually requires before bidding.
- 3NCMP (National Child Measurement Programme) is a real NHS data source that identifies overweight children in schools. The council will use this to refer children to you — check the full documents for how many children you're expected to treat and what the referral process looks like.
- 4Flag: The contract has flexibility built in — the council can change what you deliver if new government guidance appears or if they get extra funding. This means your proposal needs to show you can adapt, but also clarify what happens to your costs if scope changes.
- 5The 3-year term with optional annual extensions means funding isn't guaranteed after June 2029 — budget accordingly and ask in your pre-bid questions what triggers the extension decision and when the council will decide.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Consortium opportunity: If you're a small provider without a full team of specialists, consider partnering with local NHS trusts, voluntary sector health organisations, or community interest companies that already deliver health services. The council wants a 'team of professionals' — you don't have to employ everyone yourself.
- Social value angle: Durham County Council will likely score bids on social value (community benefit). If you employ locally, use apprenticeships, partner with local charities, or serve deprived areas within Durham, make this explicit in your bid — it may give you an edge over larger national providers.
- Get the specification early: The description is vague on exact numbers, staff ratios, and delivery locations. Request the full specification and service requirements document immediately — you need to know whether you're delivering in 5 locations or 50, and how many children you'll treat, before you can price accurately. The £2.295m is a 'maximum' — clarify if there's a minimum expectation.
Award Details
Morelife (UK) Ltd
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Durham County CouncilKey Dates
Published
14 May 2026
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