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Chat Health (E.Sussex & Kent & Health Visiting)

KENT COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Aug 2025 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Chat Health (E.Sussex & Kent & Health Visiting)" initiative involves Kent Community NHS Foundation Trust, located in Ashford, England. The contract provides software supply services for a secure messaging platform between clinical teams and service users, enhancing accessibility to health advice. Tagged as an award stage, the contract was set on 31st July 2025, with the awarding published on 5th August 2025. The procurement method was selective, derived from a framework agreement, with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2027. The monetary value of the contract is £80,437.92, reflecting a significant investment in healthcare technology.

This award provides substantial opportunities for business growth within the software supply and healthcare technology services sectors. It is particularly suited to large businesses due to the non-suitability for SMEs or VCSEs specified within the contract parameters. Companies with expertise in delivering secure communication solutions and software for the healthcare industry are well-positioned to compete in this space, leveraging their capabilities to potentially collaborate with NHS trusts and expand their reach within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Chat Health (E.Sussex & Kent & Health Visiting)

Notice Description

Chathealth provides a secure messaging service and associated working practices which allows end service users to use their smartphones and mobile devices to have two-way conversations with clinical teams. Using a secure messaging service helps clinical teams to provide timely and convenient access to confidential health advice. The confidential and anonymous nature of the service makes it easier end service users to engage with healthcare professionals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5421eda9-5440-4b82-8c72-f556b9d6ec2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd98643b-675e-4cb4-9dd3-25e94f523dae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,437 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,437 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD,
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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