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COPD Winter Readiness

NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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18 Nov 2025 at 15:17

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07 Oct 2025 at 15:35

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07 Oct 2025 at 11:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The COPD Winter Readiness project, managed by the NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB), focuses on utilising technology to manage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbations, especially during colder months. The buyer, NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB, is located in Norwich and operates within the public authority sub-central government category. The procurement process is a direct award to NSHI Limited for their LungHealth COPD software, which supports public health management and is NHS digital accredited. This project, part of the ICB's Prevention Programme, supports approximately 24,429 COPD patients across Norfolk and Waveney, addressing health inequalities and improving care. The contract, valued at £250,000, started on 4th November 2025 and will conclude on 30th September 2026.

The direct procurement of this proven digital tool without additional primary care capacity requirements presents significant business growth potential, particularly for SMEs operating within the medical software, consultancy, and data services sectors. Companies with expertise in IT services, particularly those offering consultancy, software development, and support for healthcare solutions, would benefit from engagement with similar initiatives. The COPD Winter Readiness project exemplifies the growing need for digital health solutions to address specific health challenges and health inequality concerns, providing businesses an opportunity to feature in NHS frameworks and potentially recommend expansions across other integrated care systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COPD Winter Readiness

Notice Description

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbations have a considerable impact on healthcare costs and mortality rates, with over one-fifth of patients hospitalised for a COPD exacerbation for the first time and subsequent mortality within one year of discharge. Exacerbations of COPD account for one in every eight admissions, increasing by around 13% each year and are the second largest cause of Emergency Department (ED) admissions in the UK. COPD exacerbation's significantly rise during colder months, with approximately 50% increased hospital admissions for COPD patients in winter compared to summer months. For every degree drop in temperature below 5 degC, there is a 10.5% increase in primary care respiratory consultations and a 0.8% increase in respiratory admissions. The cost of respiratory care for COPD across Norfolk and Waveney is estimated to increase by 11% over the next ten years. Respiratory diseases are more prevalent in areas of social deprivation due to factors such as higher smoking rates, exposure to air pollution, and poorer housing conditions. These health inequalities lead to worse health outcomes and a widening gap between the rich and poor in respiratory disease mortality. Early intervention and improving the treatment of people with COPD is part of ICB's Prevention Programme. This project seeks to utilise public health management data, mitigate health inequalities and improve accessibility through risk stratification and review utilisation of digital technology for patients with moderate to severe COPD, who would benefit from proactive patient identification, engagement and medicines optimisation The project can only be delivered through to utilisation of LungHealth COPD software provided by NSHI. The software is a proven product, and carries full NHS digital accreditation (ORCHA and DTAC) and is listed on the LPP NHS Framework. The Quality Outcomes Framework lists the prevalence of COPD in Norfolk and Waveney at 2.3%, (England average 1.9%) (QOF, 2021-22). N&W ICB serve a combined population of 24,429 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients. This project supports the N&W ICS five-year joint forward plan (N&WICS, 2025) and the development of integrated care. Four key themes: Driving integration; Prioritising prevention; Addressing inequalities; Enabling resilient communities. The COPD Winter Readiness project is a collaborative, quality improvement programme. Implemented at an ICB level aimed at providing additional resources into primary care to accelerated timely and equitable access for patients with moderate to severe COPD to appropriate care and treatment, by deploying a digitally enabled, pathway to proactively identify, risk-stratify, and triage patients to appropriate care at the population level without additional primary care capacity requirements. This is the second of 2 phases covering 20 Norfolk and Waveney GP Practices funded by Norfolk and Waveney ICB covering 37 practices. Triple lock funding approval - ICB NP348 awarded on 04/08/25

Procurement Information

The project can only be delivered through utilisation of LungHealth Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) software provided by NSHI. The software is proven product and carries full NHS digital accreditation (ORCHA and DTAC) and is listed on the LPP NHS Framework. Early intervention and improving the treatment of people with COPD is part of ICB's Prevention Programme. This project seeks to utilise public health management data, mitigate health inequalities and improve accessibility through risk stratification and review utilising digital technology, of patients with moderate to severe COPD, who would benefit from care planning and optimal guideline driven medication therapy. According to Quality Outcomes Framework, Norfolk and Waveney: COPD prevalence equates to 2.3%, (England average 1.9%) (QOF, 2021-22). NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) serving a combined population of 24,429 COPD patients. Project supports NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICS five-year joint forward plan and the development of integrated care. Four key themes: Driving integration; Prioritising prevention; Addressing inequalities; Enabling resilient communities. The COPD Winter Readiness project is a collaborative, quality improvement programme. Implemented at an ICB level aimed at providing additional resources into primary care to accelerated timely and equitable access for patients with moderate to severe COPD to appropriate care and treatment, by deploying a digitally enabled, pathway to proactively identify, risk-stratify, and triage patients to appropriate care at the population level without additional primary care capacity requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a963
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074852-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NSHI LIMITED

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