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RITA Devices

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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27 Aug 2025 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "RITA Devices" has been completed by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, located at Lincoln County Hospital, Greetwell Road, Lincoln, United Kingdom. This award falls under the services category, specifically "Software package and information systems" (CPV code: 48000000). The contract, valued at £29,996.4, was awarded to INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD, and the service aims to provide digital reminiscence therapy devices to enhance patient well-being, particularly for individuals with memory impairment or communication challenges. This selective procurement was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period extending from 30th September 2025 to 29th September 2029.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software and healthcare services industries, particularly those specialising in solutions for patients with cognitive impairments. Businesses within the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) category are particularly suitable for similar opportunities, given the suitability for SME participation indicated in the procurement details. Companies able to provide innovative communication assistance tools and support services for healthcare providers will find valuable opportunities for growth and partnership within public sector healthcare through similar tenders.

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Notice Title

RITA Devices

Notice Description

Requirement for digital reminiscence therapy to support and improve patients' wellbeing and experience, and to assist communication via the inbuilt Communication Assistance Tool. The devices are particularly useful for patients with memory impairment or communication barriers and beneficial for dementia patients and children.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79254dcc-5845-4e53-9c39-aa7c47bff2da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7312a2e3-4aa0-4a1f-92d3-d47d6802e509
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,996 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,996 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Paul Oke
Contact Email
paul.oke@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01522421541

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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