---
title: "Virtual Smartcards"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068275"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068275.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE"
published: "2026-04-15"
---

# Virtual Smartcards

Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068275

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is titled "Virtual Smartcards" aimed at the computer-related services industry. The process is located in Manchester, United Kingdom, and has reached the award stage as of 15th April 2026. The tender involves the provision of virtual smartcards to replace NHS physical smartcards, offering secure, cloud-based virtual credentials. Using a direct procurement method below-threshold without competition, the contract period spans from 15th April 2026 to 31st August 2028, with a milestone for signature scheduled by the end of 15th April 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in computer-related services. The award pending with OneAdvanced Limited highlights a focus on secure cloud-based solutions, inviting businesses experienced in digital transformation within healthcare settings to compete. Companies providing technological innovativeness in virtualisation and security services are well-suited to expand their offerings by engaging in contracts like these that streamline NHS operations and facilitate a seamless transition to virtual credentials.

## Notice

Provision of virtual smarcards to replce of the NHS physical smartcards, where the users' credentials are virtualised into a secure cloud-based service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033988-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,725 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ONEADVANCED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 08:03 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033988-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033988-2026
  15th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nice.org.uk

## Provenance

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