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KMICB GPIT Review

NHS Kent and Medway ICB

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Kent and Medway ICB commissioned a business and management consultancy review of general practice information technology (GPIT). The work concerns the use and review of GPIT across Kent and Medway, supporting the NHS integrated care board’s assessment of its general practice IT arrangements. It is a professional consultancy service rather than a supply of equipment or construction work. Delivery is in the South East of England, with the buyer based in Maidstone. The requirement is classed as business and management consultancy and related services (CPV 79400000). The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to specialist consultancies able to undertake reviews for NHS or other public-sector organisations.

The procurement has been awarded following a limited procedure using a competitive quotation below the threshold and the RM6309 framework. The quotation deadline was 18 June 2026. The contract was awarded to Ernst & Young LLP on 6 August 2026 for £100,000. The contract period runs from 9 September 2026 to 2 December 2026. The procurement was evaluated as a single requirement rather than separate lots, with the published information identifying the service category and procurement route. The award is active, so this is an outcome notice rather than an opportunity to submit a bid. NHS Kent and Medway ICB is the buyer and Ernst & Young LLP is the selected supplier.

This award indicates demand from NHS Kent and Medway ICB for focused consultancy on general practice information technology, delivered through a public-sector framework and a below-threshold competitive quotation. A credible future competitor would need a consultancy team able to review GPIT arrangements, understand the operational needs of general practice, and produce clear findings for an NHS integrated care board. Relevant evidence would include experience of business and management consultancy, IT service or digital operating-model reviews, and work with NHS or comparable public-sector clients. The stated SME suitability suggests that a smaller specialist firm could be well placed if it can demonstrate the required expertise, assurance, delivery capacity and familiarity with framework-based public procurement. The short, defined assignment also points to a team able to mobilise and complete a review efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

KMICB GPIT Review

Notice Description

Kent & Medway GPIT Review

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8eb6c9a6-4872-4e15-95d9-4981065090bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f4b6784-b395-4489-9e9a-628506ccd6d0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 30 days
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
NHS Kent and Medway ICB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
Postcode Area
Rochester
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ernst & Young LLP

Further Information

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