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DCH- Digital Optimisation

DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Feb 2026 at 12:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DCH- Digital Optimisation" was conducted by Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This contract aims to enhance collaboration within digital services for the DCH and its partner, Dorset NHS Partner Trust. The contract was awarded to Fortrus Limited, a small to medium enterprise (SME), and covers the period from 6 February 2026 to 31 December 2028. The procurement method employed was selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement, and the project is located in Dorchester, United Kingdom. This process has concluded with an award stage, with the contract having a value of GBP 1,089,600, and the award was published on 11 February 2026.

For businesses specialising in IT services and solutions, this tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs capable of providing consulting and software development services. Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's focus on digital optimisation means that companies with expertise in enhancing software as a service (SaaS) platforms and digital collaboration tools could find opportunities here. As the procurement method was selective, being part of existing framework agreements would be beneficial for competing in similar future tenders. Organisations situated in the United Kingdom and with established capabilities in digital service enhancement are likely to find themselves well-suited to participate and thrive in such contracting processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCH- Digital Optimisation

Notice Description

Products and developed solutions to enable and optimise collaboration of digital services built as part of, and to enhance the Agyle and DPR SaaS within DCH as well as Dorset NHS Partner Trust's.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab805489-8b14-4669-9c32-03fe9591b6fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a73c142d-ec24-4f0f-8148-52509f0945f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,089,600 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,089,600 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
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

FORTRUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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