Tender

Development of an Online Health and Care Services Platform

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Tender

25 Jul 2025 at 14:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England in Bristol is seeking proposals for the development of an online health and care services platform. This tender is tagged under software package and information systems, falling within the services category. Potential service providers are encouraged to apply before the deadline of 8th August 2025. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with an open competition method. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and will end on 31st August 2026. The project's estimated value is £40,000, and submissions must be made electronically via the HE In-Tend Portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) operating in the software development or IT services sectors. The project focuses on delivering a user-centric platform with capabilities for monetization and automated data collection, making it ideal for businesses specialising in scalable digital solutions in the healthcare industry. The evaluation will place significant weight on quality (60%), offering a competitive advantage to firms that can demonstrate superior technical expertise and innovative solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of an Online Health and Care Services Platform

Notice Description

To develop a secure, scalable, and user-centric online platform that connects users with free and paid health, care and wellbeing services, tailored to their geographic location. The system must support automated data collection, agency management, and allow for platform monetisation, while remaining compliant with UK data protection standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056689
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043247-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72268000 - Software supply services

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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