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title: "DCH- Digital Optimisation"
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buyer: "DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# DCH- Digital Optimisation

Buyer: DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab805489-8b14-4669-9c32-03fe9591b6fb

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DCH- Digital Optimisation" was conducted by Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This contract aims to enhance collaboration within digital services for the DCH and its partner, Dorset NHS Partner Trust. The contract was awarded to Fortrus Limited, a small to medium enterprise (SME), and covers the period from 6 February 2026 to 31 December 2028. The procurement method employed was selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement, and the project is located in Dorchester, United Kingdom. This process has concluded with an award stage, with the contract having a value of GBP 1,089,600, and the award was published on 11 February 2026.

For businesses specialising in IT services and solutions, this tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs capable of providing consulting and software development services. Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's focus on digital optimisation means that companies with expertise in enhancing software as a service (SaaS) platforms and digital collaboration tools could find opportunities here. As the procurement method was selective, being part of existing framework agreements would be beneficial for competing in similar future tenders. Organisations situated in the United Kingdom and with established capabilities in digital service enhancement are likely to find themselves well-suited to participate and thrive in such contracting processes.

## Notice

Products and developed solutions to enable and optimise collaboration of digital services built as part of, and to enhance the Agyle and DPR SaaS within DCH as well as Dorset NHS Partner Trust's.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a73c142d-ec24-4f0f-8148-52509f0945f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,089,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,089,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 2JY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORTRUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a73c142d-ec24-4f0f-8148-52509f0945f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a73c142d-ec24-4f0f-8148-52509f0945f4
  11th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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