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27 Jul 2026 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, has initiated a public procurement process for the implementation of the Patient Experience Portal (PEP) and hybrid mail solution. The contracting authorities are seeking a digital transformation in outpatient pathways, with completion expected by the end of February 2027. Located in Bradford, United Kingdom, this tender falls under the services category, specifically software-related and postal services. The procurement process, following an open competitive flexible procedure, commenced on 27th July 2026. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 12th August 2026 and a submission deadline on 21st August 2026. The project has an estimated contract value of £4,333,333.33 GBP net, with a potential commencement date of 1st March 2027.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in software solutions, database packages, or postal service technologies that can integrate seamlessly with electronic patient records. SMEs that can demonstrate technical excellence, cost-effectiveness, and the provision of social value stand an excellent chance of advancing through this two-stage competitive tendering process. Successful businesses will not only contribute to enhancing NHS operations but will also position themselves as key players in the healthcare technology sector, with prospects for continual collaboration and service improvement. The potential for a 12-month contract extension further enhances this opportunity, providing long-term stability and expansion prospects within this evolving industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

W230298 Patient Experience Portal (PEP)

Notice Description

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (AFT) and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTH), together, the Contracting Authorities (hereafter the CAs) are issuing a joint invitation to tender ("ITT") in connection with a competitive procurement of a experience portal (PEP) and hybrid mail solution. The CAs intend to procure a joint solution, led by BTH, but maintain individual instances for each individual CA of both the PEP and hybrid mail. The CAs will also have separate contract managers. BTH's current electronic patient record (EPR) is run by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd (formerly known as Cerner, hereafter referred to as Oracle), and it is anticipated AFT will join on the same domain in October 2026. Any solution being proposed must be able to natively integrate with our EPR by 1st March 2027. The CAs are looking for partners to help drive a digital transformation in outpatient pathways. There is an expectation that the successful supplier(s) will provide ongoing support and in-line continual service improvement. The successful supplier(s) will be expected to lead and programme manage the entirety of the implementation, including process mapping, analysis, integration, optimisation, testing, and aftercare. The implementation of any new solution by the end of February 2027 must maintain the current level of functionality as a minimum, so as not to undermine current capabilities and services for patients. That includes hybrid mail to print and post letters from multiple systems; digital letters; automatic SMS appointment reminders; digital forms; and waiting list validation. CAs are seeking to optimise and transform the way in which they deliver outpatient services to improve operational efficiency, reduce operating costs, improve patient care, and reduce health inequalities. This must be achieved in the context of changing national policies (NHS 10 Year Plan, National Cancer Plan for England, Elective Recovery Reform), One Digital Estate, Patient Care Aggregator (Wayfinder) and the NHS App (all as minimum).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d45c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070821-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

48611000 - Database software package

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,333,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,333,333 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2026-10-05

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

AIREDALE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD9 6RJ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE4 West Yorkshire

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Craven
Westminster Constituency
Keighley and Ilkley

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