Tender

Smart Wearable Devices (Activate Programme)

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Oct 2025 at 14:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council has initiated a tendering process for the supply of smart wearable devices as part of the Activate Programme. This procurement focuses on wrist-worn devices that gauge physical activity, integrating with a mobile app to promote activity among adults with type 2 diabetes through digital interventions and financial incentives. The primary location for this procurement is Milton Keynes, UK, with key collaboration from Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Loughborough University. The procurement stage is currently active and operating under an open method, with the tender period ending on 24th October 2025. Businesses are encouraged to submit enquiries by 14th October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health technology, particularly those experienced in the development and supply of wearable technology, mobile integration, or health incentive programmes. Given the collaboration involved and the potential for long-term engagement in a community-focused clinical trial, firms that can demonstrate innovation, reliability, and cost-effectiveness are well-suited to compete. The contract value is approximately £150,000 and running for a period of five years, offering potential growth and establishment within the health sector. Access to the tender documents and submission of proposals can be managed through the online portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smart Wearable Devices (Activate Programme)

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for supply of smart wearable devices (wrist worn) that measure physical activity, and which can be integrated into a digital intervention including a mobile app and financial incentives designed to promote physical activity in people living with type 2 diabetes. The device will be used in a community-based clinical trial and must therefore be acceptable to diverse adult users. Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) is the Contracting Authority, acting on behalf of MKHCP . Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership (MKHCP) are piloting a digital incentive scheme to support people with type 2 diabetes to be physically active. The trial is a partnership between MKCC, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (MKUH), and Loughborough University.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a828
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062246-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18522000 - Wristwatches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
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
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01908691691

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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