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Doris - West Kent GP Practices Digital Referral and Knowledge Management

NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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29 Apr 2026 at 17:11

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for IT services, specifically digital referral and knowledge management systems aimed at improving West Kent GP practices. The award was given to Doris Resources LLP, situated in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom. This procurement is in the "award" stage and operates under the "services" category. This project, titled "Doris - West Kent GP Practices Digital Referral and Knowledge Management," commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, without competition, suggesting a streamlined process tailored to immediate needs.

This tender opens doors for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, software development, and internet support services, as it involves a desktop review and system implementation. Given Doris Resources LLP's award as the supplier, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT sector could find growth opportunities if similar contracts arise. Organisations or businesses with expertise in digital transformation in healthcare settings and those looking to expand their footprint in public sector technology solutions would be well-placed to benefit from and compete in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Doris - West Kent GP Practices Digital Referral and Knowledge Management

Notice Description

West Kent GP Practices Digital Referral and Knowledge Management System - desktop review completed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039527-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£136,371 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DORIS RESOURCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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