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Patient Letters (Digital and Hybrid mail)

BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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06 Aug 2026 at 14:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves the provision of digital and hybrid mail patient letters. This contract falls under the IT software package category and is designed to integrate with the Trust's Electronic Patient Record (EPR) and NHS App, ensuring effective communication. Located in Bradford, United Kingdom, the tender process was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage, which was recently disclosed on 6th August 2026, signals the completion of the procurement. The contract commenced on 1st March 2026 and is set to conclude on 28th February 2027, with a total value of £513,151.95.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT software solutions, particularly those adept in integrating digital communication systems within healthcare infrastructures. Companies like ICNH Ltd (trading as DrDoctor), which was awarded this contract, highlight the potential for SMEs that offer innovative digital communication platforms. Although the procurement method was selective, businesses equipped with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare communication systems and the ability to align with existing NHS technologies will find such opportunities conducive to expanding their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Patient Letters (Digital and Hybrid mail)

Notice Description

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) has a requirement to provide patient letters to clients in both digital and hybrid mail formats. This must link in directly with our electronic patient record (EPR) and the NHS App to allow communication.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7ebef20-ee90-4efa-ac50-cfdeaa54e1f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3d2477b-a5ec-423e-bef9-c7444e14cd14
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£513,151 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£513,151 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 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
BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD9 6RJ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Toller
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICNH LTD (T/A DRDOCTOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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