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Virtual Smartcards

KENT & MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST

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17 Jun 2026 at 09:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Kent & Medway Mental Health NHS Trust for a project titled "Virtual Smartcards", which falls under the IT software package industry category. The project location is in Maidstone, England, United Kingdom, specified by postal code ME16 9PH. This tender process is at the award stage, with the contract awarded on 16th June 2026. The procurement took place through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 27th April 2026 and is set to end on 26th April 2027, with an estimated value of £136,979.56.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for IT firms specialising in software packages, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Businesses can leverage this tender to expand their presence in the healthcare IT sector by providing solutions that enhance the security of patient records and clinical information. Supplier selection was confirmed with OneAdvanced Limited, underscoring the potential for similar-sized competitors to engage in such procurement opportunities with public sector healthcare organisations. This specific award demonstrates the growing demand for secure and efficient IT solutions in the healthcare industry, offering a pathway for potential growth and collaboration with NHS Trusts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Smartcards

Notice Description

System to ensure only authorised staff can access patient records and clinical information

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6520cbcd-9163-40cb-be3c-4879f160cefe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/244d6e5d-23bb-4fc2-83d2-b14e3666570b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£136,979 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,979 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT & MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME16 9PH
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Barming Heath & Teston
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONEADVANCED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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