Future of Patient Feedback : A Roadmap For Measurement, Insight and Improvement

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 14:57

TenderUpdate

23 Jan 2026 at 08:35

Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 14:49

Planning

30 Jul 2025 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Future of Patient Feedback: A Roadmap for Measurement, Insight and Improvement," with The Kings Fund awarded the contract. This initiative falls under the Social research services category and aims to develop a national model for patient feedback for the NHS in England, with a contract value of £395,000.00 (exclusive of taxes). The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, resulting in three bids, and reached the award stage by 8th May 2026. Located in London, the project commenced on 1st June 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 30th November 2026, but it includes a provision for an extension to ensure the completion of necessary activities.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, healthcare consultancy, or data analytics. Companies with expertise in designing user feedback systems, particularly those adaptable to large-scale institutions like the NHS, would find this project aligns with their capabilities. The project demands innovative strategies to enhance feedback measurement and utility, offering prospects for those focused on integrating digital solutions and enriching patient experience insights. It significantly contributes to the broader goal of improving healthcare delivery, thereby supporting business growth through impactful healthcare innovation.

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Notice Title

Future of Patient Feedback : A Roadmap For Measurement, Insight and Improvement

Notice Description

By developing an understanding of user needs across the NHS, exploring feasible design options, and identifying constraints and dependencies, this project aims to design a national, holistic model for patient feedback across the NHS in England. The model will set out an overview of how the NHS collects, processes and disseminates feedback data that is purpose driven, cohesive, effective and designed to support improvement. In addition to the model design, the project will produce an implementation roadmap to support the transition from the current state to the future state.

Planning Information

Request for Information via https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0568b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042678-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£395,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
6 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE KINGS FUND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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