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Doris - West Kent GP Digital Support Tool

NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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21 May 2025 at 10:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, titled "Doris - West Kent GP Digital Support Tool," is led by the NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. The contract falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems," specifically targeting a bespoke referral support and knowledge management tool for GP practices in West Kent. The project is located in the UK region of South East England, with the procurement stage having reached completion with the awarding of the contract on 23rd May 2022. This procurement was conducted through a limited method, allowing for the award of the contract without prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons. The contract, currently active, was awarded to Doris Resources LLP.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in health-related software solutions, as demonstrated by the involvement of Doris Resources LLP, an SME based in Tunbridge Wells. The procurement's focus on software development allows businesses with expertise in creating niche, bespoke digital tools to engage with public health entities. Companies equipped to provide highly tailored technological solutions, specifically for use in healthcare settings, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities that require unique and technically advanced offerings where competition is limited due to specific technical competencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Doris - West Kent GP Digital Support Tool

Notice Description

A referral support and knowledge management tool for GP practices in West Kent

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS provision of service, a bespoke referral support and management tool provided to West Kent GP practices only.

Options: extension option available as outlined in contract

Procurement Information

a bespoke service developed for use by West kent GP practices, the product is not commercially marketed on the wider market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023726-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£427,660 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20223 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
NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
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
Post Town
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
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DORIS RESOURCES

Further Information

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