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Virtual Smartcards

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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15 Apr 2026 at 08:03

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is titled "Virtual Smartcards" aimed at the computer-related services industry. The process is located in Manchester, United Kingdom, and has reached the award stage as of 15th April 2026. The tender involves the provision of virtual smartcards to replace NHS physical smartcards, offering secure, cloud-based virtual credentials. Using a direct procurement method below-threshold without competition, the contract period spans from 15th April 2026 to 31st August 2028, with a milestone for signature scheduled by the end of 15th April 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in computer-related services. The award pending with OneAdvanced Limited highlights a focus on secure cloud-based solutions, inviting businesses experienced in digital transformation within healthcare settings to compete. Companies providing technological innovativeness in virtualisation and security services are well-suited to expand their offerings by engaging in contracts like these that streamline NHS operations and facilitate a seamless transition to virtual credentials.

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Notice Title

Virtual Smartcards

Notice Description

Provision of virtual smarcards to replce of the NHS physical smartcards, where the users' credentials are virtualised into a secure cloud-based service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068275
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033988-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,725 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONEADVANCED

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