---
title: "Patient Entertainment Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0695e0"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0695e0.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT"
published: "2026-05-14"
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# Patient Entertainment Solution

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0695e0

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## Summary

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management has recently completed the procurement process for a "Patient Entertainment Solution," a contract awarded under the open procedure method. The contract is classified within the IT services industry, encompassing consulting, software development, and internet support. This project, situated in North Shields, UK, adheres to legal standards as per the UK Public Procurement Regulations. The procurement has transitioned to the award stage with the contract set to commence on 1st June 2026, running until 31st May 2029, with options for two 12-month renewals. The total contract value is £1,536,218, with Spark TSL being the awarded supplier.

This tender marks a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services to engage with public sector projects, promoting growth through key service delivery. Large firms in the IT and software sectors are particularly well-placed to compete in such bids under an open procedure, which maintains transparency and openness to a wide array of submissions. Given the contract’s breadth and the chance for potential renewals, businesses can strengthen their standing in public procurement, particularly those able to offer innovative tech solutions that enhance patient experience in healthcare facilities.

## Notice

Provision of Patient Entertainment Solution for Northumbria Healthcare

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044383-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| Awards value | £1,280,182 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT |
| Locality | NORTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Tynemouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPARK TSL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 13:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044383-2026
- 12 May 2026 at 08:03 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043286-2026
- 11 May 2026 at 14:16 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043085-2026
- 11 May 2026 at 14:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043076-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044383-2026
  14th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043286-2026
  12th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043085-2026
  11th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043076-2026
  11th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sparktsl.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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