Planning

Digital Tools for Public Health and Wellbeing

WIGAN COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Jul 2025 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council is at the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Digital Tools for Public Health and Wellbeing." The initiative is classified within the IT services category, covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support. As part of the council’s wider digital transformation agenda, this exploratory market engagement aims to assess digital tools that enhance public health services in line with their Progress with Unity strategy. Key stakeholders are invited to submit expressions of interest through 'The Chest' procurement portal by 29th August 2025. The initiative targets multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses with innovative digital solutions tailored to improve public health outcomes. IT service providers, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in developing resident-facing digital tools or platforms are encouraged to participate. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to align their offerings with public sector needs, potentially leading to pilot projects with Wigan Council to advance digital health services, creating paths for business growth and impact.

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Notice Title

Digital Tools for Public Health and Wellbeing

Notice Description

Wigan Council is seeking to engage with the market to explore innovative, resident facing digital tools that can support key areas of Public Health. This exercise forms part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing digital approaches to preventative health and complements our existing face-to-face service delivery.

Planning Information

This market engagement is exploratory in nature and does not constitute a commitment to procure. However, Wigan Council may consider piloting selected solutions as part of our wider digital transformation agenda. Any such pilot would be subject to further discussion and would not imply a guarantee of long-term adoption. This initiative aligns with Wigan Council's Progress with Unity strategy, which emphasises innovation, community empowerment, and the integration of digital solutions to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities. By exploring digital tools, we aim to extend the reach and impact of our services, ensuring that residents are supported in ways that are accessible, effective, and sustainable. Interested parties are invited to share information about their products, platforms, or services, including case studies, links to recorded demonstrations, or evidence of impact where available. Expressions of interest are to be submitted via 'The Chest' procurement portal (www.the-chest.org.uk).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05694a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044363-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@wigan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Further Information

Notice Documents

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