This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jul 2026 at 21:55

TenderUpdate

09 Feb 2026 at 11:02

Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 10:19

Planning

09 Feb 2026 at 04:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, involves the award of a contract for the provision of an NHS Friends and Family Test (FFT) patient experience feedback solution. This contract includes associated services that will also benefit members of the South East London Integrated Care System. The procurement follows an open procedure and falls under the services industry category, particularly focusing on Short Message Service (SMS) and survey design services. The contract is set to run from 31st July 2026 to 30th July 2029, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. Based in London (UKI44), the buyer played a central role in the procurement, which has reached the award stage with IWGC Limited as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in digital feedback solutions, especially those adept in developing NHS-compliant systems with robust reporting and integration capabilities. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete, given their potential agility and innovative approaches in meeting the required standards for digital transformation and NHS data governance. Businesses capable of delivering scalable, efficient, and accessible feedback solutions with automated analysis will find growth opportunities through this procurement, which can serve as a platform for expanding their services within the UK's healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Friends and Family Test (FFT)

Notice Description

Provision of an NHS Friends and Family Test (FFT) patient experience feedback solution and associated services for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust and members of the South East London Integrated Care System.

Planning Information

The Contracting Authority carried out limited and informal preliminary market engagement with suppliers to understand current market capability, explore innovation, and assess overall market capacity. Participation in this engagement does not confer any advantage in the procurement process and did not form part of any evaluation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ab9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068469-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

79311100 - Survey design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£271,975 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£271,975 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£271,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEWISHAM AND GREENWICH NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

NHS SOUTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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
SE13 6LH
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

IWGC

Further Information

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