Planning

LTH DCS Digital Therapeutics PME

LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

03 Dec 2025 at 12:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement for a Pain Management Digital Therapeutics IT system. This initiative is centred around enhancing business cases with digital solutions, as indicated by the preliminary market engagement notice dated 3rd December 2025. The engagement process, set to conclude by 17th December 2025, will be conducted through ATAMIS, a procurement system. Interested parties should note the procurement's classification under the goods category with a CPV code of IT software packages, located primarily in the UKD4 region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, specialising in IT software and digital therapeutics. Given the planned contract period from March 2026 to February 2027, businesses with expertise in developing health-related IT solutions can benefit from contributing innovative products. The procurement method adheres to the Procurement Act 2023, highlighting accessibility for diverse enterprises aiming to collaborate with a reputable central government public authority. Such procurement initiatives can facilitate growth for technology-focused enterprises in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LTH DCS Digital Therapeutics PME

Notice Description

LTH DCS Digital Therapeutics PME via Procurement Act 2023. Engagement to be completed via ATAMIS: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Planning Information

Request for proposals and costing for a Pain Management Digital Therapeutics IT system to support business cases. Engagement to be completed via ATAMIS: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ede8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079327-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Sarah Jackson
Contact Email
sarah.jackson3@elht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 8JB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Greyfriars
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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