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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, situated in Lichfield, is undertaking an open tender process for the "Provision of a Defence Exercise Prescription Solution." This initiative seeks a hosted software-as-a-service application to aid Defence Rehabilitation by enabling clinicians and patients to manage exercise programmes digitally. The procurement falls under the medical software package and application service provider categories, with a total contract value of approximately £398,628, inclusive of VAT. Key deadlines include the tender submission closing on 21 August 2026 and the award deliberation concluding by 14 September 2026. The procurement stage is currently active, and interested parties must submit tenders electronically in English.

This opportunity represents a significant avenue for growth for businesses specialising in SaaS solutions and digital healthcare applications. Enterprises experienced in developing robust, secure, and user-friendly medical software applications are well-suited to compete. Small to medium enterprises and companies with a track record in delivering high-quality, cost-effective digital solutions within the public sector are particularly encouraged to participate. The open procurement method ensures broad accessibility and fair competition, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Provision of a DEFENCE EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION SOLUTION

Notice Description

The requirement is for a hosted software-as-a-service (SaaS) exercise prescription app (hereafter referred to as "the Solution") for Defence Rehabilitation, enabling Clinicians to create, issue, review and update individual programmes and enabling patients to access those programmes digitally.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the Contract for a period of up to 24 months. The extension period is: 01/01/2032 to 31/12/2032; estimated value including VAT: PS50,064.00 01/01/2033 to 31/12/2033; estimated value including VAT: PS50,064.00 To note, the extension period is included as part of the Contract Value (estimated) of PS398,628.00 (Inc VAT) above.

Renewal: There is the option to extend for 1 + 1 years beyond the contract end date of 31/12/2031.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069880-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£332,190 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£332,190 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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