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DCH -Digital Patient Record SaaS

DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Feb 2026 at 12:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has conducted a procurement process for the "Digital Patient Record SaaS" tender, focusing on software packages and information systems within the healthcare sector. The procurement utilised the selective method, calling off from a framework agreement, and pertains to delivery in the United Kingdom, specifically Dorchester, DT1 2JY. The contract has been awarded to Fortrus Limited, involving a total value of GBP 4579200. The contract period spans from 6th February 2026 to 31st December 2028, with the award being published on 11th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for tech companies specializing in healthcare software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this contract, as the procurement process is inclusive of such organisations. Businesses offering software licences, support and maintenance, cloud hosting, and professional managed services would find this market opportunity desirable for expansion and collaboration within the NHS framework. The awarded contract to Fortrus Limited highlights the effective engagement of SMEs in growing their business presence in public sector healthcare projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCH -Digital Patient Record SaaS

Notice Description

Agyle/DPR Software as a Service (SaaS) (Software Licences, Support and Maintenance, Cloud Hosting, Professional Services, Managed Services)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0723a696-cd7c-4cf7-b2a9-0f9800e6f2c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/250ad603-1598-4380-ad3d-f5ee7a334785
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,579,200 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,579,200 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Ross Cumber
Contact Email
ross.cumber@dchft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 2JY
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORTRUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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