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title: "Virtual Wards - RFI"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5c1094f3-8395-4215-8ae6-9babbb82f0da"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2022-03-04"
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# Virtual Wards - RFI

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c1094f3-8395-4215-8ae6-9babbb82f0da

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Virtual Wards - RFI" is being conducted by NHS England, located at Skipton House, London, SE1 6LH. This initiative is classified under the industry category of Community health services and is currently in the Planning stage. The engagement end date for this tender is set for 18th March 2022. The total estimated value of this procurement is £450 million, aimed at exploring opportunities for virtual ward services, specifically targeting Independent Sector 'HealthCare plus Tech' Providers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in the healthcare technology sector. Companies that can provide innovative solutions and services for virtual ward delivery would be well-suited to compete in this process. Engaging with this procurement could enable businesses to contribute to modern healthcare solutions while potentially securing substantial contracts with NHS England.

## Notice

A request for information questionnaire published under the auspices of a PIN. The RFI seeks to canvass the views of Independent Sector 'HealthCare plus Tech' Providers and other interested parties, regarding opportunities to deliver virtual wards. For details of how to respond follow this link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a078d000000tLVsAAM&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc8a335c-d1ea-4072-9055-04c1b0a52e57 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2022 at 14:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc8a335c-d1ea-4072-9055-04c1b0a52e57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc8a335c-d1ea-4072-9055-04c1b0a52e57
  4th March 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HT9R/_OF5CUIMqLb7x1NzQTzaOks2HnDYkE98ai9oOQztEgE
  22_02_19 Virtual Ward RfI Fnl

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a078d000000tLVsAAM&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

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