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CE ICB - WorkWell Initiative Service Procurement

NHS Central East Integrated Care Board · NHS and health

In brief

NHS Central East Integrated Care Board is looking for suppliers for IT and software work (East of England).

The estimated value is £2,743,184 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, starting 1 April 2027.

It is split into 8 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Wednesday 9 December 2026.

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Key dates

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midday, Wednesday 2 December 2026
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midday, Wednesday 9 December 2026

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Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for IT and software contracts in this region (from 132 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

NHS Central East Integrated Care Board is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express interest in delivering the WorkWell Initiative Service. WorkWell is a programme, which integrates health and care with employment support. The delivery funding for this initiative is aligned to that timeframe. Further information on the national programme for WorkWell is available at: WorkWell - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). It should be noted that this is a project and is only funded for this period. The WorkWell initiative brings together partners across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes, and Hertfordshire to support, care and health care for residents. This…Read the full description
NHS Central East Integrated Care Board is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express interest in delivering the WorkWell Initiative Service. WorkWell is a programme, which integrates health and care with employment support. The delivery funding for this initiative is aligned to that timeframe. Further information on the national programme for WorkWell is available at: WorkWell - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). It should be noted that this is a project and is only funded for this period. The WorkWell initiative brings together partners across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes, and Hertfordshire to support, care and health care for residents. This specification sets out the key criteria for Integrated Work and Health Hubs/ teams that we are tasked with developing as the focal point of delivery of WorkWell. This procurement has been structured into the following eight (8) Lots aligned to the geographical region of CE ICB as below: • Lot 1 - Bedford Borough • Lot 2 - Central Bedfordshire • Lot 3 - Luton • Lot 4 - Milton Keynes • Lot 5 - Central Hertfordshire • Lot 6 - Eastern Hertfordshire • Lot 7 - North-West Hertfordshire • Lot 8 - South-West Hertfordshire. Organisations can submit a bid for one or more Lot(s). The Commissioner is seeking a single contracted provider to deliver the service(s) in each Lot. The contract will be for a period of up to 2 years commencing on 01st April 2027. It is anticipated that the service provision resultant of this procurement will have a maximum value of £2,743,184 (excluding VAT) over the term of the contract. The procurement is being run via the Atamis e-system where all procurement documents are available for download. Providers who do not have an account can register at the link here, https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. The deadline for receipt of bid submissions via the Atamis e-system is 12noon on 09th December 2026. NHS CE ICB wish to invite interested organisations to a market engagement event which will be held on Wednesday 18th November 2026 from 12pm to 1pm. If your organisation is interested and would like to attend this event, please email your details (name, organisation, designation, email id, contact number) to ceicb.procurement@nhs.net by no later than 12noon on Monday 16th November 2026. Please note, the event will be facilitated using MS Teams and a link will be shared with registered organisations by COP on Tuesday 17th November 2026.

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Wednesday 2 December 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Wednesday 9 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Lot 1 - Bedford Borough
1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029
What this lot covers

This procurement has been structured into the following eight (8) Lots aligned to the geographical region of CE ICB as below: • Lot 1 - Bedford Borough Organisations can submit a bid for one or more Lot(s). The Commissioner is seeking a single contracted provider to deliver the service(s) in each Lot.

IT services and software£342,898
Lot 2 - Central Bedfordshire
1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029
What this lot covers

This procurement has been structured into the following eight (8) Lots aligned to the geographical region of CE ICB as below: • Lot 2 - Central Bedfordshire Organisations can submit a bid for one or more Lot(s). The Commissioner is seeking a single contracted provider to deliver the service(s) in each Lot.

IT services and software£342,898
Lot 3 - Luton
1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029
What this lot covers

This procurement has been structured into the following eight (8) Lots aligned to the geographical region of CE ICB as below: • Lot 3 - Luton Organisations can submit a bid for one or more Lot(s). The Commissioner is seeking a single contracted provider to deliver the service(s) in each Lot.

IT services and software£342,898
Lot 4 - Milton Keynes
1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029
What this lot covers

This procurement has been structured into the following eight (8) Lots aligned to the geographical region of CE ICB as below: • Lot 4 - Milton Keynes Organisations can submit a bid for one or more Lot(s). The Commissioner is seeking a single contracted provider to deliver the service(s) in each Lot.

IT services and software£342,898
Lot 5 - Central Hertfordshire
1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029
What this lot covers

This procurement has been structured into the following eight (8) Lots aligned to the geographical region of CE ICB as below: • Lot 5 - Central Hertfordshire Organisations can submit a bid for one or more Lot(s). The Commissioner is seeking a single contracted provider to deliver the service(s) in each Lot.

IT services and software£342,898
Lot 6 - Eastern Hertfordshire
1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029
What this lot covers

This procurement has been structured into the following eight (8) Lots aligned to the geographical region of CE ICB as below: • Lot 6 - Eastern Hertfordshire Organisations can submit a bid for one or more Lot(s). The Commissioner is seeking a single contracted provider to deliver the service(s) in each Lot.

IT services and software£342,898
Lot 7 - North-West Hertfordshire
1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029
What this lot covers

This procurement has been structured into the following eight (8) Lots aligned to the geographical region of CE ICB as below: • Lot 7 - North-West Hertfordshire Organisations can submit a bid for one or more Lot(s). The Commissioner is seeking a single contracted provider to deliver the service(s) in each Lot.

IT services and software£342,898
Lot 8 - South-West Hertfordshire
1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029
What this lot covers

This procurement has been structured into the following eight (8) Lots aligned to the geographical region of CE ICB as below: • Lot 8 - South-West Hertfordshire. Organisations can submit a bid for one or more Lot(s). The Commissioner is seeking a single contracted provider to deliver the service(s) in each Lot.

IT services and software£342,898

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 085187-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 106886-2026

About the buyer

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    London Luton Airport Operations LimitedEast of EnglandIT services and software, Management consultancy

    Closing soon3 days left

    Value not stated
  2. ​L26012-T-YH ​Employee benefits, recognition, Communications & Engagement Platform

    London Luton Airport Operations LimitedEast of EnglandIT services and software

    Closing soon4 days left

    Value not stated
  3. Procurement of an HR and Payroll System

    Look Ahead Care and Support LimitedNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestIT services and software

    Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £1.5mestimated
  4. Maiden Erlegh Trust - Mobile Device Scheme

    Maiden Erlegh TrustNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestOffice supplies and equipment, IT services and software

    Open9 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £6mestimated
  5. FRA Remedial 2026-2029

    London & Quadrant Housing TrustNorth West, East of England, London, South EastArchitecture and engineering, Construction

    Open9 days left5 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £6.75mestimated

From notice 085187-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 September 2026, last updated 10 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 10 November 2026.