Virtual Ward for Prisons - Dementia, Mental Health and Neurodiversity

NHS ENGLAND

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18 Jun 2026 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS England focused on developing a "Virtual Ward for Prisons - Dementia, Mental Health and Neurodiversity" project. The contract is part of the services category and aims to assess the adaptation of virtual ward models for mental health services within South East Health Justice Prisons. The procurement, executed through a direct method without competition due to it being below the threshold, was awarded on 25th May 2026 and signed on the same day. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and is expected to conclude by 31st March 2027. NHS England, operating from Wellington House in London, facilitated this process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy, particularly those with expertise in the healthcare and correctional sectors. SMEs, like EDMH Solutions Limited, which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited to participate, especially those capable of delivering innovative mental health solutions in institutional settings. The scope for adapting a virtual ward model could also drive further collaborations and innovations within the healthcare consultancy market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Virtual Ward for Prisons - Dementia, Mental Health and Neurodiversity

Notice Description

This business case outlines the potential for developing a virtual ward model for mental health within South East Health Justice Prisons. While there is already substantial evidence supporting the positive impact of virtual wards in physical healthcare, there is scope to assess whether a similar approach could be successfully adapted for mental health services within detained estates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b814
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057569-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

EDMH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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