Notice Information
Notice Title
SOCIAL PRESCRIBING DIGITAL PLATFORM
Notice Description
1. Purpose of Notice Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to inform potential suppliers of its intention to procure a new social prescribing digital platform with full integration to EMIS Web. The purpose of this notice is to gather information from the market on available solutions, technical capabilities, and indicative costs. Suppliers are invited to submit expressions of interest along with relevant details about their platform. This notice does not constitute a formal invitation to tender but will help shape the specification and approach for the subsequent procurement process. Following this engagement, CAVUHB will determine the most appropriate route to market based on the insight gathered from suppliers. 2. Background CAVUHB currently uses the Elemental social prescribing platform across Primary, Community and Intermediate Care services. The Health Board is exploring alternative digital options that can enhance: Integration with EMIS Web Referral workflows for GPs and link workers Assessment and outcome tracking Patient self-referral functionality Reporting, analytics, and dashboards Any future platform must also support SNOMED CT coding to ensure standardised data capture and NHS-wide interoperability. 3. Scope of Interest CAVUHB is seeking information from suppliers capable of delivering a social prescribing platform that provides: Integration with EMIS Web, including two-way data exchange for referrals, assessments, outcomes, and reporting SNOMED CT-coded data capture for referrals, interventions, and outcomes Online/mobile self-referral functionality for patients Service directory management and analytical dashboards Implementation support, training, and ongoing technical assistance Suppliers are encouraged to provide: An overview of their platform and functionality Details of EMIS Web integration SNOMED CT implementation approach Indicative pricing model or cost ranges References from NHS or Primary Care Network deployments 4. Objectives of Engagement The objectives of this pre-market engagement activity are to: Identify suppliers capable of delivering a digital platform that meets the Health Board's needs Gain insight into current market functionality, technical approaches, and cost models Inform the development of the future specification
Planning Information
As part of this pre‑market engagement activity, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board will host a pre‑market engagement session on Tuesday, 20th January 2026. During this session, interested suppliers will participate in discussions and can provide short, informal demonstrations of their digital solutions. The purpose of the session is to understand market capability and explore how potential platforms could meet the Health Board’s requirements for a future social prescribing system. Discussions will cover key areas such as system functionality, integration with clinical systems, data capture, reporting, implementation, and ongoing support. Participation will not be assessed and offers no advantage in any future procurement process. Full details, including timings and participation arrangements, will be shared with suppliers who express an interest. To register your interest, please contact Marisa Riley at marisa.riley2@wales.nhs.uk.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05fbc9
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085499-2025
- 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
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
48 - Software package and information systems
85 - Health and social work services
-
- CPV Codes
48000000 - Software package and information systems
85000000 - Health and social work services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £70,000 Under £100K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 29 Jan 20262 months to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
- NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
- Contact Name
- Marisa Riley
- Contact Email
- marisa.riley2@wales.nhs.uk
- Contact Phone
- 029 2150 1085
Buyer Location
- Locality
- CARDIFF
- Postcode
- CF14 4HH
- Post Town
- Cardiff
- Country
- Wales
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLL Wales
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLL5 South East Wales
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
- Delivery Location
- TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
-
- Local Authority
- Cardiff
- Electoral Ward
- Heath
- Westminster Constituency
- Cardiff North
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085499-2025
22nd December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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