Planning

DIGITAL OUTPATIENT SYSTEM

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 10:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Digital Outpatient System, intending to enhance outpatient services at NHS hospitals across multiple UK regions. This contracting process, classified under information technology services, aims to integrate a system that improves patient experiences and operational efficiency. Suppliers interested in expressing interest should contact Mark Miller by 9th February 2026. The planning includes preliminary market engagement, with findings set to inform the procurement exercise intended to start with a future notice date on 1st May 2026. The contract is planned to run from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of developing systems that align with existing NHS frameworks. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement technique includes a dynamic purchasing system suitable for these enterprises. Businesses capable of creating innovative digital systems that streamline healthcare operations but also cater to the unique demands of NHS settings will find this opportunity particularly advantageous for growth and expansion across a national scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DIGITAL OUTPATIENT SYSTEM

Notice Description

System intended for deployment within an NHS hospital setting. The purpose of this market engagement is to enable the procurement department to initiate a procurement exercise and identify suitable suppliers capable of delivering a system that enhances the outpatient experience, streamlines operational processes, and integrates seamlessly with existing hospital

Planning Information

To express an interest please contact Mark Miller mark.miller1@nhs,net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006477-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@coch-cps.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
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
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), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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