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Discharge Support Services with Digital Task Management

WM5G LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

16 Mar 2026 at 13:31

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 10:28

Tender

31 Oct 2025 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

WM5G LIMITED, a public undertaking based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has initiated a procurement process for "Discharge Support Services with Digital Task Management," aiming to provide flexible on-the-day discharge support for patients departing hospital care. Governed by legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, the procurement relies on an open competition method. Currently at the contract amendment stage, the contract entails gross expenses of £171,000 and is set to commence from 30th April 2026 to 31st March 2027. Following initial tender activities in October 2025, the awarding and active processing stages were completed by February 2026, involving submission terms permitting electronic policies. For enquiries, bidding document reviews, or tender submissions, stakeholders must adhere to deadlines: enquiry closure was set for 4th November 2025 while tender submissions concluded by 10th November 2025.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities particularly for SMEs active in health and technology sectors. Businesses that can efficiently manage digital task allocation, rapid personnel deployment, and scalable services perfectly align with tender requirements. Enterprises must ensure comprehensive nationwide delivery capabilities coupled with localised execution, in line with the NHS Information Governance requirements. Opportunities lie in providing swift discharge support, from home setup to medical equipment management, thus appealing to companies skilled in logistics, health services, and digital solutions. Careforme Limited, an SME based in London, has been identified as a supplier, exemplifying how small to medium enterprises can flourish by capitalising on such tailored service provisions.

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Notice Title

Discharge Support Services with Digital Task Management

Notice Description

Provision of on-the-day discharge support for patients leaving hospital, coordinated through a digital booking and task allocation platform. The service must enable rapid deployment of personnel (staff and/or volunteers) to deliver practical discharge support in community and home settings. * Expedite safe and timely patient discharge. * Provide flexible, same-day support using a digital management platform. * Ensure consistent nationwide coverage with local delivery. * Guarantee rapid completion of assigned tasks. Digital Booking & Task Management Platform * Platform available to WM5G discharge co-ordinators for real-time booking. * Ability to upload, assign, and track multiple tasks per patient. * Visibility of task status, personnel availability, and completion updates. * Secure data handling in line with NHS IG requirements. Workforce Model * Access to a range of personnel, including staff and/or volunteers. * Capability to allocate tasks to appropriate individuals based on geography and skill set alignment. * Ability to scale resources according to demand. * Mandatory: Tasks must be allocated within 2 hours from time of upload and completed within 4 hours. * Supplier must demonstrate systems and capacity to meet this SLA. Geographic Coverage * Mandatory: Nationwide coverage. * Delivery must take place at a local level, with appropriate deployment networks Core Task Types Suppliers must include, as a minimum: * Home setup for discharge (e.g., basic safety/preparation). * Patient transport * Equipment setup or placement in the home. * Shopping or collection of essential items. * General practical discharge support (e.g., welfare check, light duties). * Weekly wellbeing checks Service Standards * 2-hour guarantee assignment of task, 4 hour completion. * Real-time task status updates via the platform. * Robust escalation and contingency arrangements. * Staff/volunteers trained to relevant standards. * Safeguarding, health and safety, and DBS compliance. * Staff insured to undertake relevant tasks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d7e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023508-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£114,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 12 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WM5G LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAREFORME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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