Scope
Description
A digitally enabled renal rehabilitation and self-management support service for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) conditions, utilising the Kidney Beam digital platform, associated clinical intervention programmes and health coaching support. The Service supports optimisation of long-term condition management, patient activation and improved clinical and quality-of-life outcomes, aligned with NHS Long Term Plan priorities.
LEGAL JUSTIFICATION:
This is a transparency notice notifying the market that NHS North Central London will be awarding a contract for a Digitally Enabled Renal Rehabilitation and Self-Management Support Service to Kidney Beam LTD.
This direct award is made under Section 41(1)(a) and Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 of the Procurement Act 2023:
The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract—
(a)due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and
(b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.
Contract 1. Digitally Enabled Renal Rehabilitation and Self-Management Support Service
Supplier
Contract value
- £70,269.60 excluding VAT
- £87,837 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
24 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2028
- 2 years, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
1 year optional extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72260000 - Software-related services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Kidney Beam LTD
84 Henslowe Road
London
SE22 0AS
United Kingdom
Email: katie.bell@kidneybeam.com
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Digitally Enabled Renal Rehabilitation and Self-Management Support Service
Contracting authority
NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWBN-7811-DGVX
Laycock PDC, Laycock Street
London
N1 1TH
United Kingdom
Email: joe.baxter2@nhs.net
Website: https://www.nclhealthandcare.org.uk/icb/north-central-london-integrated-care-board
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Organisation type: Public authority - central government