This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2026 at 08:34

Award

13 Mar 2026 at 10:40

Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the maintenance and development of the RightBreathe website, specifically aimed at providing updated information, ensuring security, technical support, and fault resolution to assist clinicians with respiratory prescribing decisions. The procurement, categorised under internet and software-related services, operated under the 'below threshold - open competition' method and concluded with an award to Thornacre Engineering Ltd. The procurement process began with a tender notice published on 19 January 2026, and subsequent award notices revealed the contract commenced on 1 April 2026, spanning two years with a completion date of 30 April 2028. The total financial commitment for this contract sums to £46,800, illustrating a focus on service sustainability, predominately to be carried out in London, UK.

For businesses aiming to grow by conjoining public sector projects, this contract manifests lucrative opportunities, primarily for SMEs proficient in software and internet services. Thornacre Engineering Ltd, previously awarded the contract, exemplifies the type of business suited to such tenders due to its SME classification and expertise in providing software and website development services. The open competition procurement approach suggests a welcoming climate for varied suppliers willing to utilise open and electronic submission methods to secure contracts with central government entities like the NHS. Interested vendors should affirm focus on advanced technical capabilities and cost-effective pricing to succeed in similar contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

RightBreathe Platform Maintenance and Development

Notice Description

NHS London Procurement Partnership (hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust) is awarding a 2 year fixed term contract to a Supplier for the provision of maintenance and development services for the RightBreathe website. This will include requirements for website maintenance and support to ensure up-to-date information is available on the website, that the website is secure, technical support and fault resolution is provided, in order to continue supporting clinicians in making respiratory prescribing decisions to provide the best service to patients.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06090b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050059-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48983000 - Development software package

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72212222 - Web server software development services

72212224 - Web page editing software development services

72260000 - Software-related services

72400000 - Internet services

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£46,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9RT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THORNACRE ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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