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Provision of a Bulk Messaging Solution for GPs

NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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26 Jan 2026 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

The recent contracting process initiated by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board involves the provision of a Bulk Messaging Solution for GPs. The tender, which falls under the 'goods' category in the software package and information systems sector, seeks to enhance patient engagement through digital two-way messaging. Located in Dorchester, UK, the contracting authority is a public authority in the central government sector. The procurement process concluded with an award on 26th January 2026. The direct procurement method employed was below threshold without competition, and the contract period starts from 26th January 2026 to 31st October 2027, with possibilities of extension up to 2029, pending a technical review.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital communication technologies, particularly those offering innovative and scalable messaging solutions. Huma Therapeutics Limited, an SME based in London, was awarded the contract, highlighting the suitability of small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in healthcare technology for such projects. Companies operating within the UK, looking to expand their clientele in public healthcare sectors, and able to meet technical requirements, would find such opportunities advantageous for business development and sector penetration.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Bulk Messaging Solution for GPs

Notice Description

Provision of a digital which supports GPs and practices engage with patients through SMS, Email, Voice and Smart technologies through a two-way messaging services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006581-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£115,625 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dorsetprocurement@nhsdorset.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUMA THERAPEUTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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