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DM One Medical Physician User Licenses

DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Jan 2026 at 12:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust recently completed a procurement process for "DM One Medical Physician User Licenses", aimed at acquiring 101 licences. The process falls within the services category, specifically software support services, and utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 13th October 2025 and is set to conclude on 12th October 2026. This procurement initiative was overseen by Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, based in Poole, UK, under the procurement stage of award and contract. Nuance Communications Ireland Limited, a large-scale supplier, was awarded the contract, valued at £54,540 excluding VAT, reinforcing the project's timely and effective implementation.

This contract offers substantial growth opportunities for firms specialising in software support services within the healthcare sector. The needs for advanced medical software and support solutions emphasised in this tender are particularly suitable for large companies capable of providing robust technology infrastructure and expert services. Enterprises with expertise in fulfilling specialised healthcare software requirements will find this type of procurement advantageous, as it aligns with the digitalisation and efficiency drive widely prioritised in the public health sector. Engaging in such contracts can bolster a company's portfolio and establish its position as a trusted service provider in the public healthcare field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DM One Medical Physician User Licenses

Notice Description

Dragon One Medical Physician User License - 101 Licences

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0610d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007563-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,540 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
alice.march@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01202 277000

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH17 0RB
Post Town
Bournemouth
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Canford Heath
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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