Low Calorie Diet Expansion

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to market engagement to support the expansion of the NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme which is currently being delivered by the NHS Diabetes Programme, a joint partnership between NHS England and NHS Improvement, Public Health England and Diabetes UK.NHS England wishes to notify potential providers about its intention to commence market engagement in advance of a potential commissioning process. The National programme relates to an NHS Long Term Plan commitment to pilot at scale in service delivery for citizens who are overweight / obese and recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, with the aim of delivering significant weight loss and achieving remission from their diabetes. The programme involves provision of total diet replacement products alongside a structured programme of support including support for food reintroduction and weight maintenance.