Virtual Wards Software
Estimated value
£200k
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
12 Apr 2026
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Description
Virtual wards allow patients of all ages to safely and conveniently receive acute care at their usual place of residence, including care homes.
Scope
- Reference
- C420803
- Total value
- £200,000 excluding VAT£240,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 30 Jun 2026 to 30 Jun 2027Possible extension to 30 Jun 2029
Option to extend by up to 24 months
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 4800000072000000
- Contract locations
- London, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Response | Commercial Response - Software licence cost | cost | 40.00% |
| Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement | Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement | quality | 15.00% |
| Service Implementation | Service Implementation | quality | 5.00% |
| Remote Monitoring Capability & Device Integration | Remote Monitoring Capability & Device Integration | quality | 10.00% |
| Clinical Safety & Risk Management | Clinical Safety & Risk Management | quality | 10.00% |
| Reporting | Reporting | quality | 5.00% |
| BCP -Major incidents and Business Continuity | BCP -Major incidents and Business Continuity | quality | 5.00% |
| Social Value | Social Value | quality | 10.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Standard NHS Terms and Conditions
• ISO 27001 – Information Security Management – or equivalent security certification • NHS Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC) is required) • Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus is required The following accreditation is required for medical devices, and the Trust’s proposed use of those devices regarding diagnosis • DCB0129 – Clinical Risk Management for manufacturers