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title: "RITA Devices"
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buyer: "UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
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# RITA Devices

Buyer: UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79254dcc-5845-4e53-9c39-aa7c47bff2da

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "RITA Devices" has been completed by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, located at Lincoln County Hospital, Greetwell Road, Lincoln, United Kingdom. This award falls under the services category, specifically "Software package and information systems" (CPV code: 48000000). The contract, valued at £29,996.4, was awarded to INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD, and the service aims to provide digital reminiscence therapy devices to enhance patient well-being, particularly for individuals with memory impairment or communication challenges. This selective procurement was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period extending from 30th September 2025 to 29th September 2029.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software and healthcare services industries, particularly those specialising in solutions for patients with cognitive impairments. Businesses within the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) category are particularly suitable for similar opportunities, given the suitability for SME participation indicated in the procurement details. Companies able to provide innovative communication assistance tools and support services for healthcare providers will find valuable opportunities for growth and partnership within public sector healthcare through similar tenders.

## Notice

Requirement for digital reminiscence therapy to support and improve patients' wellbeing and experience, and to assist communication via the inbuilt Communication Assistance Tool. The devices are particularly useful for patients with memory impairment or communication barriers and beneficial for dementia patients and children.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7312a2e3-4aa0-4a1f-92d3-d47d6802e509 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,996 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,996 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN2 5QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 08:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7312a2e3-4aa0-4a1f-92d3-d47d6802e509

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7312a2e3-4aa0-4a1f-92d3-d47d6802e509
  27th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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