Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Mindelsohn Way, Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2GW
UK
Contact person: Bernadette Melody
E-mail: bernadette.melody@uhb.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
UHB Patient Companion
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72222100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
UHB Patient Companion PME - The development of a patient-facing digital platform, replacing fragmented bedside entertainment and device provision with a coherent, integrated solution that improves patient experience, communication, and pathway engagement.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
UHB Patient Companion PME - The development of a patient-facing digital platform, replacing fragmented bedside entertainment and device provision with a coherent, integrated solution that improves patient experience, communication, and pathway engagement.<br/><br/>Suppliers who are able to offer solutions relevant to this requirement are invited to express an interest and respond to a market engagement questionnaire. Further details on how to do this are contained within the additional information section of this notice.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/11/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise and express an interest in this requirement should respond by completing and attaching the following via the online form on the Health Family Single eCommercial System Portal (Atamis) by 17:00 on Thursday 10th September 2026:<br/><br/>1. UHB Patient Companion - PME Market Engagement Questionnaire<br/>2. Annex 1 - UHB Patient Companion PME Feedback on Requirements<br/>3. Annex 2 - UHB Patient Companion PME Indicative Cost Schedule
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
13/08/2026