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TERMINATED- Delivery of a Managed Service for DCH Strategic EPR Digital Transformation

DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Feb 2026 at 12:50

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27 May 2022 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust conducted a procurement process titled "Delivery of a Managed Service for DCH Strategic EPR Digital Transformation," though it was terminated following contract re-set activity due to material changes. The procurement falls within the hardware and industry-specific software package category, with services to be carried out in Dorchester, England. The contract, valued at £1,875,937, had a selective procurement method, indicating a call-off from a framework agreement. It was initiated in the tender stage, with the original timeline spanning from 31 March 2022 to 30 March 2027, although the actual award period ended earlier, on 6 February 2026. Despite the contract's completion status, Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, as the buying organisation, provides a crucial insight into procurement dynamics within the healthcare sector.

Although this specific contract has been terminated, similar opportunities can foster business growth in digital transformation services, specifically regarding healthcare solutions. Companies specialising in industry-specific software development, hardware provision, and computer-related professional services are well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature, especially SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Firms seeking collaborations and partnerships within NHS frameworks may find value in anticipating similar procurement needs as Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust continues to pursue digital advancements in healthcare.

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Notice Title

TERMINATED- Delivery of a Managed Service for DCH Strategic EPR Digital Transformation

Notice Description

Terminated following contract re-set activity due to material changes. Delivery of a Managed Service for DCH Strategic EPR Digital Transformation, comprising of the following deliverables and outcomes: - DPR/Agyle Disaster Recovery hosting costs including install, configuration, testing, deployment and DR planning - Virtual environment upgrade - New EPR Software Development: - eConsent, eforms development to accelerate development of this for elective recovery - Paediatric Growth Charts software developments - Replace legacy Autism database with EPR development - Outpatients stage 2 development checking, waiting times, smart lists - Critical Care clinical information solution Professional Services including Software, Hardware, integration and third party implementation. - EPR bespoke software development Professional Services - Hardware Provision - Upgrade and replace 7Bridge (TIE) servers and disk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54d66ed3-7283-49b6-b3c6-e3df5675b591
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/673c4e30-9f0a-40bb-ac9e-2819d737fc19
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,875,937 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,875,937 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2022 - 6 Feb 2026 3-4 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
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

FORTRUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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