Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cdf-2a4e-706a-bd22-874cd4151e8f/diabetes-structured-education awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Diabetes Structured Education [Attain](https://tendernation.io/buyers/attain) Open field Estimated value £108,579 Published 1 Feb 2024 Deadline Closed 8 Dec 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 This is a Contract Award Notice to communicate a contract award made by the Contracting Authority; Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board, (hereinafter referred to as "the Authority") in compliance with their local standing financial instructions (SFIs). On 29th December 2023, the Authority published a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice (VEAT) (Reference: 2023/S 000-038034) to inform the market of its intention to award the contract. The Authority applied a voluntary 10-day standstill period prior to conclusion of the contract. The contract award is made to Spirit Healthcare Limited for the provision of Diabetes Structured Education services across Hertfordshire and West Essex. The new proposed contract will start on 1st February 2024 and will expire on 31st March 2025. The contract was originally awarded via a competitive tender process and has been in place since 1st February 2019. The total cumulative value of the service to end January 2024 is £634,410.19 (excluding VAT and excluding the value of the proposed new contract). The value of this new contract is £108,579 (excl. VAT). This short-term contract will allow a full review of the current service provision across the wider Integrated Care Board area to inform the future commissioning of the structured education service. This service includes the Provision of structured education for patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. This offers a one-off four hour session offered to patients newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. It offers support and understanding of their condition and effective ways to manage their own health, including exercise and healthy eating. This is offered as a virtual session or a face to face session. It is for small groups, so that the patients interact with the trainer and each other. It is designed to help patients to feel less alone and isolated at a challenging time. Additional information: The NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board was formed on 1st July 2022 and incorporated the previous Clinical Commissioning Groups which covered the Herts and West Essex footprint. Since its incorporation, the ICB has been reviewing its services and contracts to ensure equity of services for patients. This short-term contract will allow the ICB to undertake a robust review of the service and consider appropriate procurement options in line with relevant legislation. 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