Liverpool City Council has highlighted its upcoming procurement for the provision of tech-enabled care for adult social care services, with an expected tender notice publication to follow in May 2026.
The council notes its intention to “reshape” its adult social care offering in line with the Living Better Lives vision, with aims of helping residents live independently, stay connected, and improve wellbeing. Under this vision, tech-enabled care is labelled as a key enabler, promoting prevention, early intervention, independence, and digital inclusion.
“The Council intends to move to a “TEC First” approach embedded across Adult Social Care, transitioning from a traditional telecare model to a flexible, innovative, data‑driven TEC ecosystem,” it states. This would support people in living safely and independently at home, making better use of tech and digital tools, enabling a “reduced reliance” on formal care packages, and aiding in the development of personalised solutions tailored to individual need.
The tech-enabled care ecosystem will also be used to provide a “whole-life, all-ages” offer incorporating young adults, those with learning disabilities, and people with mental health needs, according to the council, with increased digital inclusion and equity of access to tech across communities.
Currently, the service supports around 13,000 users with assessment, equipment, monitoring, and response. The future model “may include significant changes to scope, delivery structures, and market engagement strategies”. Estimated contract dates are given as 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032, covering a period of five years.
Wider trend: NHS tech procurement
Procurement is set to begin in Ireland for a national EHR, following government approval received this week, offering a single integrated digital health record for every patient in the country. Vendor shortlisting will now begin with a tender process, with the selected solution to undergo phased rollout across all health regions. Noting that the procurement represents a “landmark step” in developing a modern and connected health service, Minister Carrol MacNeill said: “The National Electronic Health Record programme will be central to patients receiving safer, faster, and more integrated care, supporting clinicians and improving outcomes for everyone.”
North Central London (NCL) ICB has shared its intention to award a contract worth £405k to Kooth Digital Health Limited, for the supply of an early intervention online counselling and digital support service for children and young people aged 11-25. The two-year contract is set to run until 31 March 2028, and includes the provision of a safe online platform with drop-in and booked 1:1 text-based counselling services available Monday to Friday 12:00 – 22:00, and weekends 18:00 – 22:00.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has shared its intention to procure a cloud-based digital records solution via a prior information notice for potential suppliers. The health board is looking to procure the solution to support the digitisation, secure storage, and lifecycle management of its legacy paper-based records, it notes. The contract notice is expected to be published at the beginning of November 2026, and suppliers can register their interest via the Public Contracts Scotland website.
