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30 Jun 2026 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for a "Patient Engagement Portal" awarded to Zesty Limited. Falling under the IT software package category, this procurement was initiated through a selective method, specifically a call-off from an NHS SBS Framework. Located in Welwyn Garden City, England, the buyer organisation ensures that this contract, carrying a value of £155,000, will run from 23rd March 2026 until 22nd March 2027. The award was made on 22nd March 2026, and published on 30th June 2026.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software solutions, particularly those with experience in healthcare technology. While this specific contract is tailored for Zesty Limited, small and medium enterprises operating within the tech sector could benefit from engaging in such framework agreements in future tenders. This serves as a reminder of the potential lucrative prospects in developing patient engagement solutions for the NHS and other healthcare providers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PAHT - Zesty - Patient Engagement Portal

Notice Description

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust award for Zesty Patient Engagement Portal via NHS SBS Framework Ref: SBS10521.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-983d5d66-6703-47a6-9702-6cafc5cfabcf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb3a3afe-6cfb-4105-aa23-65298a55da8d
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
Not specified
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
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZESTY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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