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16 Jun 2026 at 09:26

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15 Jun 2026 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Refer a Patient - Adult ECMO 2026/27", managed by NHS England, involves the development of a referral management tool for adult ECMO services across England. The tender, identified by the OCID "ocds-h6vhtk-06b4b8", was initiated via a direct procurement method, specifically a direct award to Bloomsbury Health Limited. Key deadlines include a contract start date on 1st July 2026, with completion slated for 31st March 2027. The procurement, positioned in the data-processing services category, was conducted under UK legal framework 2023/54 and is located primarily in London, United Kingdom. The contracting process has reached the award stage as of 16th June 2026, and the tender is currently in the pending phase leading to contract finalisation.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare technology, particularly those offering innovative data-processing solutions. With a gross contract value of £146,117.48, companies similar in profile to Bloomsbury Health Limited, which is equipped to manage technical healthcare projects, would find the opportunity lucrative. The project’s focus on capacity management and the specialised nature of ECMO services underscore the need for expertise in handling sensitive medical data, positioning both large corporations and SMEs with robust technical capabilities to benefit significantly from engaging in similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

Refer a Patient - Adult ECMO 2026/27

Notice Description

Refer a Patient - Adult ECMO 2026/27 - referral management tool for all adult ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) services in England. This supports referrals into specialist ECMO services, capacity management and planning.

Procurement Information

Technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b4b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056479-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72310000 - Data-processing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,765 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
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
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOMSBURY HEALTH

Further Information

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