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Impact Evaluation of Virtual Wards

NHS ENGLAND

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06 May 2025 at 14:27

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21 Mar 2025 at 09:04

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13 Mar 2025 at 08:43

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed the procurement process for the "Impact Evaluation of Virtual Wards," aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of virtual wards in managing demand and capacity in secondary care while ensuring optimal patient outcomes. This procurement falls under the health services category and was conducted using an open procedure, suitable for contracts above a certain threshold. The contract, valued at £332,174, is set to commence on 31st January 2025 and will conclude on 31st January 2027. The delivery location is primarily based in England, United Kingdom, with key addresses including NHS England's location in London. The contract was awarded to HEALTH INTEGRATION PARTNERS LTD as of 31st January 2024, with the award notice published on 6th May 2025.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in health service evaluations, particularly those focussing on innovative healthcare delivery models such as virtual wards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with capabilities in healthcare analysis and evaluation, would find this contract particularly beneficial. The open procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, encouraging diverse business participation and fostering growth in the healthcare services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Impact Evaluation of Virtual Wards

Notice Description

To evaluate the effectiveness of virtual wards as an intervention to better manage demand and capacity in secondary care, whilst supporting optimal patient outcomes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6b0a38e-47ae-407a-abe0-9b8498ba3dfd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0491758e-787b-47ef-9154-cbe5ecdb1b19
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£332,174 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£332,174 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 2-3 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
COMMERCIAL QUERIES
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
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
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH INTEGRATION PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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