Planning

ePrescribing System

MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

05 Nov 2025 at 15:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

05 Nov 2025 at 15:46

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is initiating a procurement process for an "ePrescribing System" inclusive of associated hardware, aimed at enhancing medical service delivery across the Kent & Medway region. Classified under the clinical information systems category (CPV: 48814400), this procurement is in the planning stage with a focus on pre-market engagement. The Trust is addressing the potential costs and timeframe for supporting 200-300 users within Kent. Expressions of interest for this pre-market phase should be submitted by 31 December 2025, as the Trust plans for future key dates, including the publication of further notices by 1 February 2026 and contract commencement by 1 July 2026. This process, held under a competitive flexible procedure, is set to cover broad UK regions, offering businesses an opportunity to engage with a central government public authority.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers capable of delivering comprehensive clinical information systems. Firms specialising in healthcare IT solutions, especially those with a track record of system implementation, are well-positioned to compete. The procurement process is structured to welcome SMEs, emphasising the procurement’s inclusivity. Companies experienced in such deployments are encouraged to join the preliminary economic dialogue to align with the Trust’s needs and demonstrate innovative solutions. This initiative not only supports technological advancement in the healthcare sector but also offers a long-term partnership opportunity due to its planned renewal option, ultimately fostering continuous business expansion over the potential 11-year contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ePrescribing System

Notice Description

ePrecribing System (inc associated hardware) across Kent & Medway

Planning Information

Pre-Market engagement will be undertaken to understand: o What are the indicative costs for the procurement of a system to support the service of 200-300 users across Kent? o What timeframe would you expect to complete this project? o Available routes to market (i.e. frameworks) o What resourcing model would you suggest the Trust needs in order to complete an implementation of this size? o Any additional costs we should consider / require for a successful implementation? expressions of interest to engage in pre-market engagement should be sent to bob.murray2@nhs.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071355-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48814400 - Clinical information system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME16 9QQ
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Barming Heath & Teston
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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