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HomeLink Healthcare NNUH Virtual Ward Service

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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31 Mar 2026 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has successfully awarded a contract under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023 for the HomeLink Healthcare NNUH Virtual Ward Service. This procurement, focused on delivering health services, particularly in-person healthcare visits aligned with NHS England and Norfolk and Waveney ICS strategies, represents a continued effort to cater to patient needs within the UKH15 region. The confirmation of contract notice is dated 31 March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 30 March 2026 to 27 September 2026. The tender was conducted as an extension of an existing service, awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication, reflecting a repetition of services under a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the health services sector, especially those capable of providing long-term, reliable healthcare solutions. The contract, valued at £384,020, has been awarded to Homelink Healthcare Limited, a well-established provider, indicating an inclination towards experienced suppliers. Businesses that are SMEs and can deliver efficient healthcare services aligned with strategic NHS requirements are well-positioned to compete in such tenders, where the focus is on repetitive services and framework extensions. Engaging with regional and local health authorities such as the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust can lead to sustained business growth and collaboration in critical healthcare initiatives.

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Notice Title

HomeLink Healthcare NNUH Virtual Ward Service

Notice Description

Continued and growing requirements for patients to receive 'in person' care as part of the NNUH Virtual Ward. This is aligned to the NHS England and Norfolk and Waveney ICS strategy.<br/><br/>Pre-purchased healthcare visits.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is for continued and growing requirements for patients to receive 'in person' care as part of the NNUH Virtual Ward. This is aligned to the NHS England and Norfolk and Waveney ICS strategy. It is for pre-purchased healthcare visits. This notice is confirmation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement and without competition. This is a 6 month contract and the value is PS384,020.00. The dates are between 30/03/2026 - 27/09/2026. This is an existing service and an existing provider.

Procurement Information

Extension of existing contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0679ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029867-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20266 days 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
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOMELINK HEALTHCARE

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