Tender

Technology Enabled Virtual Wards

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 00:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking technology-enabled solutions for virtual wards within the Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland regions. This initiative aims to enable hospital-level care at home, enhancing patient recovery and optimizing hospital bed usage. The procurement falls under the medical software package category (CPV: 48180000) and is currently in the Tender stage, with a tender period ending on 4th April 2025. The expected contract period is from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027. Interested parties are encouraged to register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in medical software and healthcare technology solutions to expand their market presence. Companies with innovative solutions that can support virtual healthcare delivery are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. While the procurement is open, it's notable that the Trust is not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting that larger or more established firms might have a competitive edge in this process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technology Enabled Virtual Wards

Notice Description

Virtual wards (also known as hospital at home) allow patients to get hospital-level care at home safely and in familiar surroundings, helping speed up their recovery while freeing up hospital beds for patients that need them most. Technology-enabled virtual wards are sought for the population of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR). Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39fa3454-229d-43a1-9adf-54d3811554ab
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8TB
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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