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InTouch System Renewal

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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26 Nov 2025 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the award stage of a public procurement for the renewal of the InTouch system used at Cardigan and Aberaeron Integrated Care Centres. This tender falls within the "Software package and information systems" industry category, focusing on goods. The winning contract, valued at £115,622, was signed on 21st October 2025. The limited procurement method was utilised under the NHS SBS Framework Agreement without prior publication of a call for competition, specifically for Lot 6 concerning patient check-in devices. This project, located in the UK, aims to improve patient appointment experiences by integrating self-service kiosks with the Wales Patient Access System, reducing wait times and enhancing efficiency at healthcare centres.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in software packages, particularly those offering solutions for healthcare management and patient interfacing technology. Companies with expertise in self-service kiosk development and systems integration would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The involvement of the large-scale supplier, VitalHub (UK) Limited, indicates that established organisations with substantial capacity are well-positioned to secure such contracts. By focusing on innovations that streamline medical administrative tasks, businesses can leverage these public contracts to expand into the healthcare technology sector.

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Notice Title

InTouch System Renewal

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board's (HDUHB) Digital Directorate have awarded a contract for an InTouch system and support renewal. InTouch allows patients to check-in to appointments themselves using wall mounted self-service kiosks at Cardigan and Aberaeron Integrated Care Centres. The system integrates with Wales Patient Access System (WPAS) to provide appointment information which can reduce queue times and lengths at the reception desk. The system provides estimated wait times and directs patients to their wait location which improves the overall patient experience whilst freeing up staff for other critical tasks.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board's (HDUHB) Digital Directorate have awarded a contract for an InTouch system and support renewal. InTouch allows patients to check-in to appointments themselves using wall mounted self-service kiosks at Cardigan and Aberaeron Integrated Care Centres. The system integrates with Wales Patient Access System (WPAS) to provide appointment information which can reduce queue times and lengths at the reception desk. The system provides estimated wait times and directs patients to their wait location which improves the overall patient experience whilst freeing up staff for other critical tasks. The NHS SBS Audio Visual Solutions and Integrated Operating Theatres 2 Framework Agreement (SBS10245) provided a compliant procurement route and allowed a direct award under Lot 6 (Patient Check-In Devices).

Procurement Information

The NHS SBS Audio Visual Solutions and Integrated Operating Theatres 2 Framework Agreement (SBS10245) provided a compliant procurement route and allowed a direct award under Lot 6 (Patient Check-In Devices).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e8c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077064-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,622 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Josh Wood
Contact Email
josh.wood@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITALHUB (UK

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