---
title: "Friends and Family Test Solution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0df02ccb-9231-4988-9f91-38698fefddbe"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0df02ccb-9231-4988-9f91-38698fefddbe"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0df02ccb-9231-4988-9f91-38698fefddbe.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0df02ccb-9231-4988-9f91-38698fefddbe.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2017-04-12"
---

# Friends and Family Test Solution

Buyer: UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0df02ccb-9231-4988-9f91-38698fefddbe

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0df02ccb-9231-4988-9f91-38698fefddbe)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0df02ccb-9231-4988-9f91-38698fefddbe.json)

## Summary

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is currently seeking bids for the "Friends and Family Test Solution" as part of an open procurement process. This contract, classified under the CPV codes for patient-monitoring and patient-administration systems, is set within the health services industry and is located in the East Midlands of England. The tender period will close on 31st May 2017, while the contract is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2017, lasting for 48 months with the possibility of three one-year extensions. The total value of the contract is £340,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business. Companies specialising in healthcare service management, patient feedback systems, or IT solutions for medical administration would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could enhance a business's profile within the NHS and establish long-term relationships with a major public sector buyer.

## Notice

To provide a fully managed Service for Friends and Family Feedback Solution for the 3 Trusts of Lincolnshire Lot 1 United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Lot 2 Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust Lot 3 Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Additional information: The Contract will be broken down by 3 Lots and be for a period of 48 months with a 3 x 1 year option to extend

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f5403a6-3d40-4e16-9ed2-2b3ddc2d1720 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £340,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 33195000 - Patient-monitoring system
- 48814200 - Patient-administration system

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2017 at 08:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f5403a6-3d40-4e16-9ed2-2b3ddc2d1720

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f5403a6-3d40-4e16-9ed2-2b3ddc2d1720
  12th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ulh.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0df02ccb-9231-4988-9f91-38698fefddbe. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0df02ccb-9231-4988-9f91-38698fefddbe.json.