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Orthotic Patient Admin System

DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST

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Planning

29 Jun 2026 at 12:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is conducting a procurement process for a potential Orthotic Patient Admin System (PAS) and Ordering System. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the trust engaging in Preliminary Market Engagement to seek indicative pricing and insights from the market. The procurement falls under the category of medical information systems and is to take place in Dartford, United Kingdom. This particular engagement aims to support the orthotic patient pathway comprehensively. Interested parties must provide their insights by 17th July 2026. Although this notice is not a call for competition, the full request for information document outlines detailed requirements and response instructions.

This procurement opportunity can serve as a valuable growth platform for businesses specialising in medical information systems, particularly those experienced in integrating with NHS systems. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, with potential contract awards projected from 7th December 2026 to 6th December 2029. This stage is crucial for businesses looking to establish a foothold in the healthcare IT sector and demonstrate their expertise and capabilities in managing patient administration systems. The preliminary engagement process demands high-level, non-binding information, which provides an accessible entry point for interested businesses to showcase their technological solutions and delivery approaches.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Orthotic Patient Admin System

Notice Description

This notice relates to Preliminary Market Engagement only and is not a call for competition or tender. No contract will be awarded as a result of this exercise.

Planning Information

The Authority is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement to gather indicative pricing and market insight for a potential Orthotic Patient Administration System (PAS) and Ordering System. The proposed solution is intended to support the end-to-end orthotic patient pathway, including referral management, waiting lists, appointment scheduling, clinical records, product ordering, and integration with NHS systems. Suppliers are invited to provide high-level, non-binding information, including solution overview, indicative pricing, delivery approach, and key assumptions. This exercise is for information gathering purposes only and is not a call for competition or tender. A full Request for Information (RFI) document is attached, which includes detailed requirements and response instructions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060746-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48814000 - Medical information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Dec 2026 - 6 Dec 2029 3-4 years
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
DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA2 8DA
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Bean & Village Park
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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