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Digital Operating Pressure Escalation Level (OPEL) expansion

NHS ENGLAND

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17 Jun 2025 at 10:22

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09 Jun 2025 at 09:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Digital Operating Pressure Escalation Level (OPEL) expansion" has been finalised by NHS England, a prominent buying organisation based in London, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract is set to operate within England, covering postal code LS1 4AP. Initially opened for tender until 5th October 2024, the procurement has moved to the award stage, with the contract period slated from 6th October 2024 to 7th October 2025. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract's total value assessed at GBP 908,000.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in digital solutions and IT services. However, the tender identified as unsuitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggests it requires considerable resources and capabilities. The awarded supplier, Vitalhub UK Limited, an established SME, highlights the potential for businesses with robust experience in community and mental health pathways to engage effectively in such contracts. Firms aiming to expand their reach in the IT services sector can benefit greatly by aligning their capabilities with the demands of public health technological enhancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Operating Pressure Escalation Level (OPEL) expansion

Notice Description

Digital Operating Pressure Escalation Level (OPEL) expansion into Community and Mental Health pathways using the Vital-Hub SHREWD software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efa5ccf2-98f2-42ee-b818-d11e25f310c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9834f3ea-276d-4791-8eb2-d415e19bb0a3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£908,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£508,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2024 - 7 Oct 2025 1-2 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
VitalHub UK Limited,
Contact Email
a.bodumde@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2A 3TH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
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
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITALHUB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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