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Supply of Reminiscence Interactive Therapy Activities (RITA) Devices

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Award

07 Jan 2026 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust involves the supply of Reminiscence Interactive Therapy Activities (RITA) Devices. This tender falls under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies with the main procurement category being goods. The process took place in Lincoln, United Kingdom, under the procurement stage of contract award. The direct procurement method was employed, categorised as a below-threshold process without competition. The contract is active from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028. It was signed on 31st December 2025, and the total contract value is £16,582.80 excluding VAT, amounting to a gross sum of £19,899.36.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in computer equipment, particularly those offering innovative solutions for healthcare. Companies like My Dementia Improvement Network Limited, which is a small to medium-sized enterprise, successfully positioned themselves as suppliers for this contract. Such businesses are well-suited to compete when they can provide specialised equipment that enhances patient care through direct purchases by public health authorities. This tender signifies a niche opportunity for SMEs to deliver unique solutions in health-related technology with long-term support and maintenance commitments.

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Notice Title

Supply of Reminiscence Interactive Therapy Activities (RITA) Devices

Notice Description

Supply of 4 additional RITA devices with 3 years' support and maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060092
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000902-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,582 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Jason Whaler
Contact Email
j.whaler@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01522512512

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MY DEMENTIA IMPROVEMENT NETWORK

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