Published date: 15 February 2019

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Awarded contract (published 5 April 2019)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Community health services - 85323000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£700,000

Procurement reference

DORST001-DN392449-81999002

Published date

15 February 2019

Closing date

8 March 2019

Contract start date

23 May 2019

Contract end date

30 April 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Not specified

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

A Framework Agreement for provision of Weight Management Service in Dorset.
To support obese adults in Dorset, Bournemouth & Poole to lose and maintain 5% of their initial body weight and lead healthy lifestyles. Provide in-person weight loss support, to eligible clients who will be referred into the Service by Public Health Dorset. Promote sustainable lifestyle changes by addressing eating and activity behaviours and offering follow-up support over the course of a year. Deliver the Service across the whole of Dorset's geographical area and contribute to minimising health inequalities by offering equitable access.


More information

Additional text

The Tender is in accordance with SECTION 7 'Social and Other Specific Services' of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The services to which this Procurement relates fall within the 'Light Touch Regime' (LTR) governing procurement of Health, Social, Education and other Service Contracts. Neither the reference to 'Framework Agreement' or the use of the term 'Selection process' nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the Council intends to hold itself bound to any timescales or regulations save those applicable to LTR provisions.
The Framework agreement shall select three providers to participate. Orders for call off contracts shall be determined by end user choice.
The payment model shall pay only for used sessions and require digital vouchers/receipts rather than a paper-based voucher scheme.


About the buyer

Contact name

David McDonald

Address

Corporate Resources Directorate
County Hall, Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1305221262

Email

d.r.mcdonald@dorsetcc.gov.uk

Website

http://www.dorsetforyou.com/