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Dr Doctor Patient Engagement Portal

DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Jul 2025 at 08:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Dr Doctor Patient Engagement Portal" was conducted by Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in Dorchester, UK. This tender falls under the IT software package industry category and was executed using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spanned from 30th June 2025 to 29th June 2026, with the award being made active on 25th July 2025. The final contract value amounted to £18,599 GBP, though the initial listing suggested a value of up to £23,318 GBP.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software, particularly those experienced in creating patient engagement solutions for healthcare settings. While this specific tender did not focus on SMEs or VCSEs, firms with a strong portfolio in healthcare technology could leverage this opportunity to strengthen their relationships with NHS Trusts. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions that enhance patient interaction and support hospital operations stand well-placed to benefit from similar public procurement offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dr Doctor Patient Engagement Portal

Notice Description

Licencing for the Dr Doctor Patient Engagement Portal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ac6219a-83f6-4cf6-bbf4-de4f7c1f74d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a5bb946-9118-49ed-abd8-cd727265eb80
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,318 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,599 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2026 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ICHN LTD TRADING AS DR DOCTOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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