Planning

EHR Project

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

19 May 2025 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, collaborating with various Dorset NHS Foundation Trusts, to acquire an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. This procurement, falling under the services category, is planned for regions UKK23 and UKK25 in the United Kingdom. The anticipated contract period is from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2036, with the planning stage currently underway. The project utilises the London Procurement Partnership framework and has a gross budget of approximately £346.5 million. The process aligns with legal guidelines outlined by the UKPGA 2023/54. Interested parties should note the planned future notice date for further details on 1st July 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialised in software package and information systems, and software-related services. Ideal candidates would likely include firms with a robust history of serving public health sector clients and those capable of deploying large-scale IT infrastructure projects. Given the collaborative nature involving several trusts, businesses that can demonstrate flexibility and a capacity to handle complex inter-organisational requirements will be particularly well-suited. The lengthy contract period further suggests steady potential revenue streams and growth for successful applicants.

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Notice Title

EHR Project

Notice Description

Procurement of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system in collaboration with Dorset (University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust). Using the London Procurement Partnership (LPP) framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051686
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022470-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£288,733,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
milena.eccles@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
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
TLK23 Somerset CC, TLK25 Dorset

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Canford Heath
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole

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