Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c01-8af0-71ed-b534-f4688826c84a/type-2-diabetes-prevention-programme-intensive-lifestyle-change-course awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Programme- Intensive Lifestyle Change course [Southend-on-sea Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/southend-on-sea-borough-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 15 Oct 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is inviting expressions of interest from a single (or single consortium) Provider for a Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Programme- Intensive Lifestyle Change course to be completed by up to 1,000 individuals annually, through structured group provision be provided in the community. The aim of the service is to delay or stop the progression of T2DM in people who have been identified as high risk, by providing an intensive lifestyle change programme. This aim will be achieved by the provision of courses that include: • Pre-diabetes education and the potential development to T2DM • Nutritional education • Weight reduction for overweight or obese people (0.5–1 kg / 1–2 lb) a week • Physical activity • The Provider will also encourage current smokers to contact local Stop Smoking services. The Provider will measure participants at the end of the programme to assess levels of success against clinical and personal goals. The Provider will ensure delivery of NICE guidelines and: • Ensure groups meet at least eight times over a period of 9–18 months. Participants should have at least 16 hours of contact time either within a group, on a one-to-one basis or using a mixture of both approaches. • Offer more intensive support at the start of the programme by delivering core sessions frequently (for example, weekly or fortnightly). Reduce the frequency of sessions over time to encourage more independent lifestyle management. • Allow time between sessions for participants to make gradual changes to their lifestyle and to reflect on and learn from their experiences. • Deliver programmes in a range of venues such as workplaces, leisure, community and faith centres and outpatient departments and clinics. Run them at different times, including during evenings and at weekends, to ensure they are as accessible as possible. • Make use of and refer participants to the Southend Lifestyle Hub who can further signpost and support physical activity, weight management and smoking cessation goals. The contract term will run for 15 months from 2nd January 2016 – 31st March 2017 with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The latest expiry date of the contract will be 31st March 2018. Southend-on-Sea Borough Council welcomes submissions from all organisational types, including the Third Sector. It is estimated that the contract value will be in the region of £180,000 (for the 15 month + 12 month term). If you wish to tender for the above requirement, please register on southend.gov.uk/procurement or at the portal via [procurement.southend.gov.uk](https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/supplier.nsf/frm_supplier_registration_wizard_introduction?openform) Closing date for technical and commercial tender submission is Thursday 15th October 2015 at 12 NOON. Additional information: E-Procurement Portal registration can be via the following link: [procurement.southend.gov.uk](https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/supplier.nsf/frm_supplier_registration_wizard_introduction?openform) Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/beef9b89-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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