Planning

Basic life support assessment system

BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST

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Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 14:38

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Barts Health NHS Trust is in the planning stage of procuring a "Basic life support assessment system" aimed at enhancing staff training capabilities. This initiative pertains to the industry category of training software packages and takes place in London, United Kingdom, with the postal code E1 1FR designated for delivery. The procurement is currently focused on identifying suitable suppliers, with a specific market engagement milestone set to conclude by 6th February 2026. This service-oriented tender seeks a system that enables 24/7 staff access for independent practice and assessment of basic life support skills, utilising a mannequin and electronic tablet, which aligns with mandatory learning requirements. The process is being managed by Ian Longhurst at Barts Health NHS Trust from their operational base in Canary Wharf, London.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the training technology sector, particularly those offering innovative assessment systems compatible with current resuscitation protocols. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, highlighting the contract's openness to diverse business sizes. As a potential purchase falls below the FTS threshold, it provides an excellent chance for emerging suppliers to engage with a significant NHS Trust, thereby fostering business growth through the delivery of essential healthcare training solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Basic life support assessment system

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority is seeking to identify Suppliers who possess the capability for the following requirements in order to inform a potential below FTS threshold purchase. Budget Holder Requirement: Our requirement would be an independent system that allows staff to be able to practise and be assessed in basic life support with the use of a mannequin and electronic tablet which (when the candidate achieves the required standard) then emails a certificate of competence to the candidate and to the resuscitation service. This system is situated in a room where staff have access 24/7 without the need for a resuscitation officer or trainer to be present. It will also update the staff members mandatory learning training portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fe60481-6a12-43fb-8800-72c81cd74e2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b064152a-3eb9-4e88-9c01-8555fcd0661f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5HJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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