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07 Jan 2025 at 17:12

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20 Dec 2024 at 23:22

Tender

10 Aug 2023 at 22:54

Summary of the contracting process

WM5G Limited is overseeing the “Tech Enabled Discharge; Remote Monitoring Tech” procurement, which falls under the health services industry category and is focused on providing remote monitoring devices to support health and care needs. Located in the West Midlands region (UKG), this contract aims to deliver services for interoperability with health systems and has now entered the contract update stage following an award phase. The contract spans a period ending 31 March 2027, with a notable increase in contract value to £321,450 GBP due to an extension prompted by unforeseen circumstances in the NHS contracting processes. The procurement has been conducted under a mini competition within a DPS Framework, featuring selective restricted procedures, and was awarded in 2025 with the signing date of 11 August 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises specialising in health monitoring technology and system integration services. Suppliers with expertise in remote monitoring platforms, sensors, and health care-related virtual consultation tech could greatly benefit. SOLCOM LTD has already been awarded a lot, demonstrating potential for SMEs to engage in this and similar public procurement processes, especially those adept in adapting to technical specifications and equipment needs in health services. The procurement method also supports fostering competitive participation by smaller businesses within public law frameworks. With the continued development of remote monitoring technology, suppliers contributing innovative solutions can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence in the health services sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Tech Enabled Discharge; Remote Monitoring Tech

Notice Description

Provision of remote monitoring devices to support both health and care needs. Including sensors, health monitoring, virtual consultation, monitoring platform, interoperability with health and care systems and other tech, technical specifications and equipment. This is a mini competition under a DPS Framework.

Lot Information

Business Analysis & Support

Provision of remote monitoring devices to support both health and care needs. Including sensors, health monitoring, virtual consultation, monitoring platform, interoperability with health and care systems and other tech, technical specifications and equipment

Options: Extension of 12 months allowed if funding is transferred into FY 26/27.

Connectivity Product Development Support

The Connectivity Product Development Support Lot will provide resource skills and expertise in support of digital connectivity technology projects. The scope of this lot covers provision of resource either to supplement existing teams or as an outsourced provider to manager and deliver larger deliverables. The nature of the resources typically required is diverse and some examples (non-exhaustive list) are: * advanced wireless & connectivity specialists and engineers, * connectivity product managers, * connected device product managers, * project & programme managers, * user researchers, * solutions architect, * assurance analyst, * test engineers. Resources will deliver technical requirements for advanced wireless (Wi-Fi 6, satellite, 5G, 4G, narrowband e.g., LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, Bluetooth, applications, sensors, Data inc cloud & edge, AI and decisioning) end point devices (including industrial IoT devices such as robotics, automated guided vehicles, tooling, health monitors etc), sensors (e.g. smartphones, smart watches, motion sensors, cameras etc.), network products and platforms (including radio and core platforms & products), solutions and integrations, including design, testing, general and last mile support. Resources will be commissioned to deliver specific objectives and tasks.

System Integration

WM5G are commissioning and delivering Technology Enabled Care (TEC) scalable proof of concept in adult social care and being delivered in partnership with Birmingham City Council (BCC) and Coventry City Council (CCC), as well as City of Wolverhampton Council (CWC) who are dropping out of the programme from 30 September 2025. This followed a successful regional bid for funding to explore and gather evidence of benefits of impact for TEC recipients, the local health and care system and the wider region of deploying digital care technology combined with 5G standard connectivity to improve the independence and outcomes for older adults.

Design and Delivery of Support Services

The Design and Delivery of Support Services Lot will provide resource skills and expertise in support of digital connectivity technology projects. The scope of this lot covers provision of resource either to supplement existing teams or as an outsourced provider to manager and deliver larger deliverables. The nature of the resources typically required is diverse and some examples (non-exhaustive list) are: * advanced wireless & connectivity specialists, * project & programme managers, * user researchers, * connectivity service design, * business analysts, * system designer, * solutions architect, * data architect, * data modeller, * quality assurance analyst, * data and analytics specialists, * data scientists, * change management, * stakeholder engagement. Resources will deliver a range of support services to inspire, raise awareness of and realise the potential for advanced wireless solutions to deliver key business benefits. Resources will be well versed in identifying, assessing and pre-qualifying business needs; co-developing delivery plans and programme/product roadmaps; and delivering a range of business support including business case, design, funding, sourcing, deployment and change management support. Resources will be commissioned to deliver specific objectives and tasks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03eee8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023580-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,821,934 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WM5G LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Alcove Limited

Fujitsu Services Limited

Information and Data Network Supplies LIMITED

Rethink Partners Ltd

SOLCOM LTD

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