Planning

Better Health Mobile App Development Partner

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 13:50

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care is in the planning stage of a selective procurement process for the development of the "Better Health Mobile App." This project falls under the IT services industry category, focusing on software development and support, with an estimated gross budget of £3,360,000. The procurement is intended to commence on 27 August 2027 and conclude on 26 August 2029, with a potential extension to 25 August 2030. The contracting authority, positioned within the public authority central government sector, is seeking a partner to enhance existing mobile app features and fix bugs. The location for the procurement is London, United Kingdom.

This planned tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, and software development. Companies proficient in mobile application development and those capable of offering sustained support and innovation will find this opportunity especially beneficial. The procurement is competitive and companies qualifying as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are indicated as suitable candidates under this framework award process, fostering diverse business participation and expansion in the public sector tech market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Better Health Mobile App Development Partner

Notice Description

Better Health Mobile Development Application Partner - supporting development of new features and bug fixing existing features for live mobile apps.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069da7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046471-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Aug 2027 - 26 Aug 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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