Connecting Care Programme: Digital Enablement of Mental and Community Health Staff 2025/2026 - Purchase of 4G Dell Laptops

CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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12 Jun 2026 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board recently completed the procurement process to modernise digital enablement for its Mental and Community Health staff through the Connecting Care Programme. This involved a direct award to Dell Corporation Ltd for the purchase of 526 Dell Latitude 14 Plus laptops with advanced specifications, under the Crown Commercial Service Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework (RM6098, Lot 2: Hardware). This procurement, classified under "Computer equipment and supplies," falls within the goods category and aims to replace outdated mobile devices for improved service delivery. The initiative ensures high-performing technology to support effective collaboration and secure access to clinical data, with the contract signed on 20th January 2026, amounting to £474,978. The procurement method was limited and did not involve prior publication due to technical specificities and the absence of competition. The project was executed in Cardiff, UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in providing high-performing computer equipment and associated services. Companies like Dell, with strong capabilities in delivering reliable technology solutions under precise frameworks, can benefit from such direct award contracts. Businesses aiming to compete for similar tenders should focus on operational compatibility, readiness for technological upgrades, and robust governance practices to ensure value-for-money compliance. Additionally, companies should align with public health sector needs, particularly in supporting digital infrastructure modernisation to bolster integrated care delivery, thus positioning themselves as strategic partners for future projects within the healthcare domain.

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Notice Title

Connecting Care Programme: Digital Enablement of Mental and Community Health Staff 2025/2026 - Purchase of 4G Dell Laptops

Notice Description

The Agreement supports the Connecting Care Programme, which aims to modernise digital infrastructure across Mental Health and Community services within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CVUHB). The immediate need is to replace outdated mobile working devices that no longer meet performance, security, or compatibility requirements. This investment ensures staff have reliable, secure, and high-performing technology to access clinical data, collaborate effectively, and prepare for future system implementations under Connecting Care. By procuring 526 Dell Latitude 14 Plus devices with advanced specifications and five-year ProSupport, the Health Board addresses critical operational gaps, mitigates risk of service disruption, and enables readiness for integrated digital care delivery. Direct award to Dell via CCS Framework RM6098:2

Lot Information

Lot 1

Due to the project-specific nature of the task, D&HI department are looking to directly award a contract to Dell for the replacement of legacy mobile working devices within Mental Health and Community services. This procurement is being conducted under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework (RM6098), specifically Lot 2 - Hardware, which covers end-user devices and associated services. The RM6098 framework permits direct award where it is deemed appropriate for the requirement, provided internal governance and value-for-money checks were completed. Additional information: This procurement ensures timely delivery, operational compatibility, and readiness for future digital enablement under the Connecting Care Programme, while delivering significant financial benefits. The decision aligns with CCS guidance on achieving best value through direct award, supported by benchmarking and governance, and demonstrates prudent use of allocated capital funding.

Procurement Information

Direct award via framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055650-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£474,978 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20265 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
CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

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