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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - Electronic Healthcare Record Software

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 Mar 2026 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for Electronic Healthcare Record (EHR) software, intended for use by multiple NHS trusts including Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Trust, Dorset County Hospitals NHS Trust, and Dorset Healthcare. This contract falls under the goods category in the medical software package industry, located in region UKK23. The award was executed on 12th March 2026, following a limited procurement method under a mini-competition against the NHSLPP CDHS framework, without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement process was based on price as the main award criteria with Epic being awarded the contract.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical software solutions to engage in significant growth potential, particularly those experienced with NHS frameworks and large-scale healthcare technology systems. Companies with expertise in developing comprehensive EHR systems and associated services are well-suited to compete for similar NHS contracts in the future. The buyer, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, collaborates closely with several healthcare institutions, presenting opportunities for continual and substantial projects aimed at improving healthcare data management and technology integration within the NHS trusts.

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Notice Title

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - Electronic Healthcare Record Software

Notice Description

EHR and associated services to be provided to Somerset NHS Foundation Trust on behalf of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Trust, Dorset County Hospitals NHS Trust and Dorset Healthcare.

Lot Information

Lot 1

EHR and associated services to be provided to Somerset NHS Foundation Trust on behalf of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Trust, Dorset County Hospitals NHS Trust and Dorset Healthcare.

Procurement Information

Award was a mini-competition against the NHSLPP CDHS framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022529-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EPIC

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