Frontline Productivity - CSL - Network and Connectivity Tech Proof of Concept

NHS England
Direct award
16 October 2026 to 31 March 2027

A proof-of-concept engagement evaluating network and connectivity technologies to enable frontline staff working in community settings to remotely access NHS systems. The notice does not specify the technologies, number of users or sites, implementation activities, service levels, or any broader rollout.

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Awarded value: £21k; As published
Published: 13 October 2026
Awarded: 13 October 2026; Competitive Solutions Limited
Contract length: 5 months; Ends 31 March 2027

What the contract covers

Direct award contract

Proof-of-concept assessment and deployment of network and connectivity technologies enabling community healthcare staff to access NHS systems remotely.

Proof of Concept with CSL for technologies which will help NHS frontline staff working in the community to remotely access NHS systems

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Direct award contract
Procedure: Direct award
Initial term: 6 months
Contract dates: 16 October 2026 to 31 March 2027
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
CPV codes: 64200000

Services in this contract

Network and connectivity consultancyMain service£85k typicalProof of concept of network and connectivity tech for community NHS staff

Lifecycle

Published
13 October 2026
Contract awardedto Competitive Solutions Limited
13 October 2026
Contract starts
16 October 2026
Contract ends
31 March 2027

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NHS England

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Competitive Solutions Limited

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3881382/frontline-productivity-csl-network-and-connectivity-tech-proof-of-concept
Buyer reference: C477533
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0786dc
Last checked: 5 November 2026

NHS England. Frontline Productivity - CSL - Network and Connectivity Tech Proof of Concept. Contract award, 13 October 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3881382/frontline-productivity-csl-network-and-connectivity-tech-proof-of-concept (accessed 5 November 2026).