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TenderUpdate

10 Aug 2026 at 09:21

Award

31 Mar 2026 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is undertaking a contract for the "HomeLink Healthcare NNUH Virtual Ward Service", classified under the health services industry. This service involves extending the provision of in-person care as part of the NNUH Virtual Ward, aligned with the NHS England and Norfolk and Waveney ICS strategy. The location for this procurement is primarily in the region of UKH15, with contract dates extending to 28 March 2027 due to a recent amendment. The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract already signed as per the last update on 10 August 2026. This process follows a limited procurement method under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing a traditional competitive bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those capable of providing or scaling in-person healthcare services tied to NHS initiatives. Companies like Homelink Healthcare Limited, the current contract holder, are well-suited for such opportunities given their experience in these services. Engagement in this contract can provide sustained growth for businesses in the healthcare sector by fostering partnerships with regional and national health authorities, allowing firms to expand their service offerings within established healthcare frameworks.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

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/075587-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
10 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20264 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
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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