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Integrated Care System Community Engagement Platform

ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD

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25 Mar 2026 at 07:29

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a Call-Off Contract to Granicus-Firmstep Limited for the provision of an Integrated Care System Community Engagement Platform. The procurement process was managed under the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, employing a selective method. The awarded contract covers a period from 27th September 2025 to 26th September 2028 and focuses on providing a community engagement platform, allowing local residents to share their experiences and feedback about NHS services. The contract, valued at £97,200 inclusive of VAT, falls under the category of Software package and information systems and covers delivery in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 4th November 2025.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses that specialise in developing industry-specific software packages and engagement platforms, particularly SMEs given the contract's suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in managing community platforms and facilitating public engagement in health care systems will find this contract ripe for strategic alliances or growth. With a focus on community engagement, businesses that excel in digital communication and information system services are encouraged to explore potential collaborations or subcontracting opportunities under this framework. The steady contract value over three years provides predictability and operational scope for businesses aiming to enhance their portfolio in public sector health care services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated Care System Community Engagement Platform

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority (NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board) has awarded a compliant Call-Off Contract to Granicus-Firmstep Limited (for provision of ICS website hosting Engagement platform (Virtual Views) under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14) in accordance with the Framework Guidance and Rules. The scope of this service includes a community and engagement platform, where local residents can share their views, experiences and ideas, and they can provide feedback about local NHS health and care services. The contract commences 27th September 2025 and expires 26th September 2028, a duration of 3 years. The aggregate contract value awarded is PS97,200.00 inc VAT (PS81,000 Exc. VAT). This represents PS32,400.00 for the each of the 3 years 27.09.2025 - 26.09.2028. This Contract Award Notice is being published in accordance with the requirements for sub-central contracting authorities, NHS Trusts and NHS Foundation Trusts where the contract value is at least PS30,000 inclusive of VAT in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015, which govern the Framework Agreement his Call-Off Contract is associated with.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4196bf4b-4d1f-4d7a-82d9-f8b7b6a48521
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2025 - 26 Sep 2028 3-4 years
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
ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON, ESSEX
Postcode
SS14 3HG
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Fryerns
Westminster Constituency
Basildon and Billericay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANICUS FIRMSTEP

Further Information

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