---
title: "Secure Digital Patient Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0553a3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# Secure Digital Patient Platform

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0553a3

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## Summary

The Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has conducted a public procurement process for the provision of a 'Secure Digital Patient Platform.' Located in Nottinghamshire, this contract aims to enhance digital infrastructure by providing a secure platform for patient education and information access through an intranet and internet service. The procurement falls under the IT software package category and was conducted as an open procedure, now termed complete, with the award stage finalised in April 2026. The contract, which commenced on 1st May 2026, is set for an initial three-year term, with options for renewal, and involves a gross contract value of £871,124.40. Potential renewal extends the contract length by an additional two years, enabling a total duration until January 2031. The contracting process is governed by UK legislation, specifically UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for IT companies specialising in software development and digital solutions. Made Purple Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise located in Norfolk, has been awarded the contract and exemplifies how SMEs can engage successfully with public sector contracts, provided they meet specified quality, technical, and social value criteria. The requirement spans comprehensive service provision, including software licensing, implementation, and ongoing support, fostering long-term client relationships and sector expertise. Businesses geared towards digital transformation services and possessing a strategic focus on healthcare IT solutions are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Provision of an accessible secure patient focused intranet and internet, to enable the Trust to reduce digital deprivation for their patients and provide patients with the tools to learn new skills, research their medical needs, find information about the Trust and CQC reports. This is important in improving the patient experience and supporting their journey through high, medium and low secure hospitals.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract has the option to be extended for a further 2 x 12 months duration, following the initial 3 year term.

Renewal: The contract has the option to be extended for a further 2 x 12 months duration, following the initial 3 year term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039097-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| Awards value | £435,562 |
| Contracts value | £725,937 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG3 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Mapperley |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MADE PURPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 10:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039097-2026
- 26 Nov 2025 at 13:09 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077246-2025
- 25 Jun 2025 at 15:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035177-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039097-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077246-2025
  26th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035177-2025
  25th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects
- https://madepurple.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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