SUMIT Project - Provision of Digital Products
University of StrathclydeEstimated Value
Up to £833,333
Deadline
13 July 2026
Published
12 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
The SUMIT (Substance Use and Mental Health Interventions using Digital Technology) Project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The SUMIT Project will jointly develop, implement and evaluate a digitally enabled approach to enhance and inform the transformation of services within a test bed environment for 1,500 beneficiaries, adding value through three interrelated activities. 1.
Collaborate with 4 local demonstrator sites in Northern Ireland (NI), the border counties of the Republic of Ireland (ROI) and Scotland (SCO) to deliver a comprehensive skills development programme for 500 staff and facilitate good practice and knowledge exchange through a Community of Practice to enable implementation of digital products. 2. Codesign, develop and implement 3 digital products for people to confidently use digital devices and products to access support and improve health and wellbeing. 3.
Undertake crossborder research and project evaluation to robustly evidence ‘what works,’ and apply learning throughout the project to inform service delivery, organisational change and policy development to reduce inequalities and foster resilient health and social care systems. The procurement is structured into three distinct but interrelated lots: - Lot 1 – Self-directed Help: Digital tools enabling individuals to access information, guidance and support independently, including anonymous access where appropriate. - Lot 2 – Personalised Journey: Solutions supporting ongoing recovery and wellbeing through personalised tracking, goalsetting, service navigation and peer interaction. - Lot 3 – Data Sharing: Capabilities to support person held records and controlled data sharing across services, reducing duplication and enabling continuity of care.
Regulations cited
- Data Protection Act 2018
Additional details
A key objective of the contract is to deliver outcome based digital solutions, rather than prescriptive technical systems. Bidders are therefore required to demonstrate how their solutions achieve defined user and service outcomes, including improved access to support services, sustained user engagement, increased digital inclusion, and enhanced service insight through data and analytics.
This approach reflects the programme’s emphasis on codesign and participatory development, ensuring that solutions are aligned with real user needs and are capable of achieving meaningful adoption. Queens University Belfast (QUB) is the overall lead for the project with the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI hosted by University of Strathclyde) leading on activity 2 above.
In delivery with the wider SUMIT partners, DHI is seeking to develop and implement innovative routes to market for the crossborder procurement of 3 digitally enabled products. All solutions and services delivered under this contract must comply with all applicable data protection legislation in force within the jurisdictions of delivery, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) as implemented in the Republic of Ireland, and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) together with the Data Protection Act 2018.
The Contractor shall ensure that its solution remains fully compliant with these statutory requirements at all times throughout the term of the contract. This contract will also be available for use by SUMIT Core Partners; Queen’s University Belfast, Trinity College Dublin, University of St Andrews, Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations and Associate Partners; Alcohol Forum Ireland, Developing Healthy Communities NI, Dundalk Institute of Technology, North Eastern Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force.
Provision of a digital solution enabling individuals to manage a personalised recovery and wellbeing journey, including access to services, progress tracking, and tools to support engagement and ongoing interaction. Provision of a digital solution enabling secure, user-controlled storage and sharing of personal information, supporting a person-held record to improve data portability, reduce duplication, and enhance coordination across services. Provision of a digital solution delivering accessible, self-directed information and support, enabling individuals to access trusted guidance and resources, including anonymous access where appropriate, with tools forcontent management and service insight.
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The SUMIT Project needs three separate digital products to help people with substance use and mental health issues across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and Scotland. The contract is funded by PEACEPLUS and is led by Queen's University Belfast; you'll be building tools that help users access support independently, track their recovery journey, and securely share health information across services.
Requirements
- Solution must comply fully with EU GDPR (as implemented in Republic of Ireland) and UK GDPR plus Data Protection Act 2018 at all times
- Must demonstrate how the solution achieves defined user and service outcomes, not just technical specifications
- Must enable improved access to support services, sustained user engagement, increased digital inclusion, and enhanced service insight through data and analytics
- Must support outcome-based delivery rather than prescriptive technical systems
- Solution must be capable of meaningful adoption by end users
- Must align with codesign and participatory development principles (reflecting real user needs)
- Must be available for use by SUMIT Core Partners (Queen's University Belfast, Trinity College Dublin, University of St Andrews, Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations) and Associate Partners (Alcohol Forum Ireland, Developing Healthy Communities NI, Dundalk Institute of Technology, North Eastern Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Lot 1 – Design and deliver a Self-Directed Help digital tool that lets individuals access information, guidance and support independently, with anonymous access options where appropriate, plus content management and service insight capabilities
- Lot 2 – Design and deliver a Personalised Journey digital solution that supports recovery and wellbeing through personalised progress tracking, goal-setting, service navigation tools, and peer interaction features
- Lot 3 – Design and deliver a Data Sharing digital solution enabling secure, user-controlled storage and sharing of personal health information, supporting person-held records, improving data portability, reducing duplication, and enabling service coordination across organisations
- Work with 4 local demonstrator sites across Northern Ireland, border counties of Republic of Ireland, and Scotland
- Support skills development and training for 500 staff across partner organisations
- Participate in cross-border research and project evaluation to evidence 'what works' and inform ongoing learning
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is split into 3 separate lots (Lot 1, 2, 3) — you can bid for one, two, or all three, depending on your capability. Read each lot description carefully as they're distinct products serving different user needs.
- 2The emphasis on 'outcome-based' rather than 'prescriptive technical' means the buyer cares more about whether your tool actually helps users and achieves real results than about the tech you use. Be ready to explain the user benefits and outcomes, not just features.
- 3Data protection is non-negotiable and cross-border (Republic of Ireland uses EU GDPR, Northern Ireland and Scotland use UK GDPR). Make sure you understand the compliance requirements for each jurisdiction before bidding.
- 4This is a codesign project, meaning you'll need to work closely with end users (people with substance use and mental health needs) and partner organisations. If you're not prepared for iterative development with user feedback, this may not suit you.
- 5The 1,500 beneficiaries and 500 staff are real users you'll be designing with — check the full tender documents for detail on how codesign will happen and what user involvement is expected from you.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Consider a consortium approach: partner with a local health or social care organisation in Northern Ireland, ROI, or Scotland who already works with these user groups. They'll bring credibility, user access, and understanding of service delivery; you bring the digital capability. The buyer explicitly mentions codesign with demonstrator sites, so local partners are valuable.
- One lot might suit you better than the others depending on your specialism — for example, if you're strong in user engagement and community features, Lot 2 (Personalised Journey) might be your focus, or you could subcontract with specialists in data security for Lot 3 (Data Sharing). Don't try to bid for all three unless you can genuinely deliver across them.
- This is a PEACEPLUS-funded programme with a focus on cross-border collaboration and social value. Emphasise in your bid how your solution reduces inequalities, fosters resilience in health systems, and actively involves users from underrepresented groups. Social value and demonstrable impact on service outcomes will score strongly.
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University of StrathclydeKey Dates
Published
12 June 2026
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13 July 2026
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