Tender

Patient Entertainment Solution

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

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Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 17:03

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management involves an open tender for a "Patient Entertainment Solution," classified under entertainment software development services. This opportunity, located in Northumberland, falls under the services category and aims to replace existing patient TV solutions, including hardware and devices. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with submissions accepted electronically or in writing until 9th March 2026, followed by the award period starting the same day. The contract, set to commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude by 30th April 2029, offers a renewal option. The procurement process adheres to an open method, governed by the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024, and is covered by the GPA.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in entertainment software development, specifically those specialising in healthcare solutions or patient-focused digital services. Companies with expertise in providing robust hardware solutions alongside software development could find substantial growth potential in this contract. Given the competitive criteria, focusing on price, businesses with cost-efficient, innovative, and high-quality solutions are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could allow such businesses to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector, particularly within the UK region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Patient Entertainment Solution

Notice Description

Patient TVs

Lot Information

Lot 1

Replacement of existing Patient TV Solution including Hardware and Devices

Renewal: Patient Devices

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064986
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010714-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212932 - Entertainment software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Contact Name
Paul Greenwood
Contact Email
paul.greenwood@nhct.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7747797572

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

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