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Care Home Telemedicine Service

NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

18 Mar 2026 at 08:54

Award

23 Jan 2026 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, located at Vespasian House, Barrack Road, Dorchester, UK, in the South West region (UKK2). The contract is titled "Care Home Telemedicine Service," aimed at enhancing the quality and response time of care services provided to care homes and their residents. It falls within the services industry category, specifically under advisory services provided by nurses (CPV code 85141220). The procurement stage reached completion following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C. The contract was formally awarded to Immedicare LLP, with services to be delivered from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, boasting a lifetime value of £485,000. The contract award was confirmed on 17 March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in telemedicine and elderly care. The contract's direct award process highlights the strong partnership with existing providers, suggesting potential opportunities for future collaboration and partnership development. Businesses equipped to deliver innovative care solutions and enhance their telemedicine capabilities would find this contract particularly appealing, with NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board offering a robust platform for expanding their service offerings in the South West region. The procurement method employed—a limited process without prior publication—emphasises the necessity for tailored healthcare services and the ability to swiftly meet the evolving needs of care home environments.

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Notice Title

Care Home Telemedicine Service

Notice Description

The services to be provided for under this contract are Care Home Telemedicine Service to improve the quality and timeliness of care for care homes and their residents We are intending to award a contract to an existing provider, following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS485,000 The contract term runs from 01 April 2025 until 31 March 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services to be provided for under this contract are Care Home Telemedicine Service to improve the quality and timeliness of care for care homes and their residents We are intending to award a contract to an existing provider, following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS485,000 The contract term runs from 01 April 2025 until 31 March 2026.

Procurement Information

Awarded under Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060cf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024349-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85141220 - Advisory services provided by nurses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£485,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20255 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 DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1TG
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMMEDICARE

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