Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

National Framework for the Provision of Digital Enablement and Transformation Solutions

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

13 May 2026 at 15:31

Award Notice
Award

09 Feb 2022 at 22:45

Award Notice
Tender

19 Oct 2021 at 22:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the establishment of a National Framework for the Provision of Digital Enablement and Transformation Solutions by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement caters to the IT services industry, encompassing consulting, software development, internet, and support services. It is staged in the UK and has progressed to the contract update phase as of 13th May 2026. The initial contract was signed on 9th February 2022, with a substantial total value of £12 billion GBP. The framework agreement extends for a potential total of 24 months beyond the original duration, illustrating a strong focus on supporting digital transformation within the NHS and the wider public sector.

This framework provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technology and informatics services, as it requires the delivery of agile technological solutions and scalable solutions developed locally. SMEs like Fortrus Ltd, based in Stevenage, which previously succeeded in securing a part of this framework, exemplifies the type of business that can thrive. Companies capable of managing and supporting digital transformations within large healthcare settings and aligning with public sector priorities will find this opportunity particularly rewarding. The open procurement process, conducted through the NHS sourcing portal, encourages competitive participation across the IT services sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

National Framework for the Provision of Digital Enablement and Transformation Solutions

Notice Description

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service wishes to establish a new framework to enable and support continued digital transformation within the NHS and wider public sector. The purpose of this Framework is to enable a provider to supply both agile technological solutions and also harness and deliver scalable solutions developed at a local level, under a managed service. The successful supplier will be a provider of technology and informatics services, who will support client organisations in delivering the digital transformation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service wishes to establish a new framework to enable and support continued digital transformation within the NHS and wider public sector. The purpose of this Framework is to enable a provider to supply both agile technological solutions and also harness and deliver scalable solutions developed at a local level, under a managed service. The successful supplier will be a provider of technology and informatics services, who will support client organisations in delivering the digital transformation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02edc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044047-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000,000 Over £10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,000,000,000 Over £10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

Countess of Chester Hospital 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
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Postcode Area
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Fortrus Ltd

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...