Secure Digital Patient Platform

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2026 at 10:54

Award

26 Nov 2025 at 13:09

Tender

25 Jun 2025 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has conducted a public procurement process for the provision of a 'Secure Digital Patient Platform.' Located in Nottinghamshire, this contract aims to enhance digital infrastructure by providing a secure platform for patient education and information access through an intranet and internet service. The procurement falls under the IT software package category and was conducted as an open procedure, now termed complete, with the award stage finalised in April 2026. The contract, which commenced on 1st May 2026, is set for an initial three-year term, with options for renewal, and involves a gross contract value of £871,124.40. Potential renewal extends the contract length by an additional two years, enabling a total duration until January 2031. The contracting process is governed by UK legislation, specifically UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for IT companies specialising in software development and digital solutions. Made Purple Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise located in Norfolk, has been awarded the contract and exemplifies how SMEs can engage successfully with public sector contracts, provided they meet specified quality, technical, and social value criteria. The requirement spans comprehensive service provision, including software licensing, implementation, and ongoing support, fostering long-term client relationships and sector expertise. Businesses geared towards digital transformation services and possessing a strategic focus on healthcare IT solutions are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Secure Digital Patient Platform

Notice Description

Provision of an accessible secure patient focused intranet and internet, to enable the Trust to reduce digital deprivation for their patients and provide patients with the tools to learn new skills, research their medical needs, find information about the Trust and CQC reports. This is important in improving the patient experience and supporting their journey through high, medium and low secure hospitals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract has the option to be extended for a further 2 x 12 months duration, following the initial 3 year term.

Renewal: The contract has the option to be extended for a further 2 x 12 months duration, following the initial 3 year term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0553a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039097-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£435,562 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£725,937 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG3 6AA
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Mapperley
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MADE PURPLE

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