Tender

Virtual Wards Software

BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Apr 2026 at 14:34

Planning

12 Apr 2026 at 22:14

Summary of the contracting process

Barts Health NHS Trust is currently undertaking an open procurement process to acquire Virtual Wards Software, a service designed to facilitate the remote delivery of acute care to patients in their homes or care settings. Based in London, the contracting authority seeks IT services categorized under software development and support. The tender stage is active, with a contract value estimated at £200,000, extendable to a gross value of £240,000. Interested parties must submit their bids by 8th May 2026, following the conclusion of the enquiry period on 28th April 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 1st July 2026 and last until 30th June 2027, with potential extensions of up to two years.

This tender represents significant opportunities for IT consulting and software development companies, particularly those with experience in healthcare solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this contract particularly attractive due to the procurement's emphasis on innovative solutions like remote monitoring and device integration. Companies with ISO 27001 certification or equivalent, and those familiar with NHS Digital Technology Assessment Criteria, are well-suited to compete. The project encourages growth by providing a platform to apply cutting-edge technology in the healthcare sector, ensuring business continuity, and offering social value through improved patient care models.

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Notice Title

Virtual Wards Software

Notice Description

Virtual wards allow patients of all ages to safely and conveniently receive acute care at their usual place of residence, including care homes.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068073
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033374-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2029-06-30

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5HJ
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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