# Digital Operating Pressure Escalation Level \(OPEL\) expansion

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [NHS England](/buyers/nhs-england/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Vital Hub UK
- Award value: £400,000
- Tender value: £400,000
- Award date: 9 October 2026
- Published: 12 October 2026
- Contract start: 7 October 2026
- Contract end: 31 March 2027
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: efaa87c1-d814-4837-80f3-5d672e900093-917358
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1ac3d82-c168-42e8-bd66-ef1819f1b6b1

## Description

The contract supports NHS England National Operations by maintaining the national digital dashboard used to view Operational Pressures Escalation Levels across the urgent and emergency care pathway\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efaa87c1-d814-4837-80f3-5d672e900093-917358)