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Online Pre-Op Assessment Platform

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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29 Apr 2026 at 07:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Online Pre-Op Assessment Platform" by the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has reached the award stage, with a contract valued at £92,160 awarded to Softcat Plc. The procurement was initiated through a selective method under a framework agreement, focusing on services within the medical software package industry category. The tender encompasses a 12-month renewal period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, serving the location of Dorset, United Kingdom. The completion of this procurement stage provides crucial software services to enhance pre-operative assessments at University Hospitals Dorset.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical software solutions, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality online platforms. Large-scale enterprises, similar to Softcat Plc, that possess advanced technical infrastructure and expertise in providing healthcare IT solutions could find a promising market in serving NHS trusts. The controlled method of procurement via a framework agreement indicates targeted opportunities for businesses already vetted or registered within the framework, ensuring a streamlined process for participants. Although not designed specifically for SMEs or VCSEs, the platform's ongoing renewal and substantial contract value reflect a stable demand in the medical software sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Pre-Op Assessment Platform

Notice Description

12 Month renewal of MyPreOp assessment tool via Framework agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79690d28-baf0-408e-bba6-843e9abfa44e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d78f3b3-5b19-4be3-86cf-3700525e3272
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£92,160 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,160 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 2JB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Poole Town
Westminster Constituency
Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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