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Impact Evaluation of Virtual Wards

NHS ENGLAND

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21 Mar 2025 at 09:13

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17 Sep 2024 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has initiated an active tender for the "Impact Evaluation of Virtual Wards," targeting research and development consultancy services in the health services industry. The contract aims to assess the effects of mature virtual wards on patient activity and hospital workflow within the UK. This open procedure began on 17 September 2024 and has a submission deadline of 17 October 2024. Interested suppliers are invited to submit their proposals electronically or in writing. The contract, valued at GBP 333,333, spans a period of 720 days, demanding comprehensive analysis on patient demographics, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness of virtual wards.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in research, health services, and consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a keen focus on healthcare innovation and system efficiency improvements are well-placed to benefit. By participating, businesses can showcase their expertise in evaluating healthcare interventions, potentially leading to long-term collaborations with NHS England and a stronger foothold in the health consultancy market. The detailed analysis required in this tender can also position businesses as leaders in the burgeoning field of virtual healthcare solutions.

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Notice Title

Impact Evaluation of Virtual Wards

Notice Description

Impact Evaluation of Virtual Wards

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049b5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010558-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH INTEGRATION PARTNERS

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