Tender

Technology Enabled Virtual Wards

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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19 Feb 2025 at 20:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is initiating an open procurement process for a "Technology Enabled Virtual Wards" project. This tender, classified under the medical software industry (CPV: 48180000), focuses on providing hospital-level care at home for patients in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, will run from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 4th April 2025 at 12:00 PM, with the award process starting on the same day. The procurement method utilised is open procedure, and submissions can be made electronically or in writing.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical software packages, such as those providing virtual health care solutions, software package and information systems, and hardware. Companies with expertise in developing or managing technology-enabled health care services will find this tender particularly appealing. The focus on improving patient recovery in home settings may also attract businesses engaged in innovative health technologies and hospital-to-home care transitions. Given the substantial contract value and the three-year duration, this opportunity can substantially benefit technology providers looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Technology Enabled Virtual Wards

Notice Description

Virtual wards (also known as hospital at home) allow patients to get hospital-level care at home safely and in familiar surroundings, helping speed up their recovery while freeing up hospital beds for patients that need them most. Technology-enabled virtual wards are sought for the population of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Virtual wards (also known as hospital at home) allow patients to get hospital-level care at home safely and in familiar surroundings, helping speed up their recovery while freeing up hospital beds for patients that need them most. Technology-enabled virtual wards are sought for the population of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e487
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006027-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48180000 - Medical software package

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sarah.holliehead@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 5WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

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