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Virtual Wards Software

Barts Health NHS Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2026 at 17:52

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Apr 2026 at 15:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

12 Apr 2026 at 23:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Barts Health NHS Trust is leading a public procurement process for a contract titled "Virtual Wards Software". This procurement falls under the "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" industry category, specifically concerning software package and information systems. The process takes place in London, United Kingdom, under an open procedure method. The procurement stages have progressed from the planning phase, announced on 12th April 2026, to the tender phase, with a submission deadline ending on 8th May 2026, and finally to award stage pending completion on 10th July 2026. The contract is expected to begin on 23rd July 2026, with the possibility of extension options extending up to 22nd July 2029.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale suppliers specialising in healthcare IT solutions, such as software development and integration services. Given the procurement method's open nature, various businesses, including SMEs, can compete effectively by adhering to technical and economic selection criteria, such as information security standards and NHS Digital Technology Assessment Criteria compliance. The opportunity for businesses involves a significant contract with a potential total value of approximately £336,000, which requires innovative software solutions for managing virtual healthcare settings remotely. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality service offerings along with a strong commercial response to cost considerations have a robust chance to engage in this competitive process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Wards Software

Notice Description

Barts Health NHS Trust intends to enter into a contract with Ortus iHealth / Ortus Solutions Limited for an initial 12 month contract term, with two 12 month extension options (up to three years total contract duration) In following good practice the Authority will observe a standstill period of eight working days before entering into the contract. Accordingly, the Authority confirms that it will not enter into a contract with the Successful Bidder until after 22 July 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Option to extend by up to 24 months

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months

Planning Information

Please send enquiries to dominic.owen1@nhs.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068073
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065371-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
10 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2029-06-30

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5HJ
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI4 Inner London - East
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORTUS SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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