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title: "Procurement, Implementation, Training, Maintenance and Ongoing Support of a Dental Practice Management System"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION"
published: "2025-11-25"
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# Procurement, Implementation, Training, Maintenance and Ongoing Support of a Dental Practice Management System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e82a

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation is in the planning stage of procuring a Dental Practice Management System. This initiative, titled "Procurement, Implementation, Training, Maintenance and Ongoing Support of a Dental Practice Management System," falls within the IT services industry and aims to enhance the university’s School of Dental, Health and Care Professions. Located in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, the market engagement phase commenced with the publishing of a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice on 25th November 2025. Key deadlines include the last date for questions on 10th December 2025 and response submissions by 12th December 2025. A demonstration opportunity is scheduled from 5th to 16th January 2026. Although this is a planning phase, the official procurement is expected to start from 1st May 2026, with an estimated contract value of £150,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, specifically those specialising in software development and support. It represents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises to contribute innovative solutions to a sector poised for growth—education and healthcare technology. Companies experienced in implementing practice management systems in educational settings, with capabilities in offering comprehensive training and support, would be ideally positioned to leverage this opportunity. The engagement is exploratory, designed to gauge market offerings and establish the best fit for the university's ambitious plans to develop its dental school. Participation in the preliminary market engagement allows businesses to showcase their solutions and influence future procurement processes.

## Notice

The University of Portsmouth School of Dental, Health and Care Professions (SDHCP) champions excellence and innovation in higher education learning, teaching, research and the delivery of primary care dentistry. Our undergraduate Dentists and Dental Care Professionals treat patients across two clinics of 44 treatment bays for 40 weeks of the year, as well as undertaking simulated training in the clinical simulation laboratory. The University has ambitions to further develop the school to become a Dental School taking on new Dentistry students from September 2026. As part of this development, the University of Portsmouth is currently exploring options for the potential procurement of a Dental Practice Management System (DPMS) to support clinical and educational delivery. This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is an exploratory exercise and does not form part of a formal procurement procedure. Participation in this PME does not create any obligation on the part of the University to initiate or proceed with a procurement process. Furthermore, a decision not to participate in this exercise will not preclude any supplier from being considered in future tendering opportunities. The primary objective is to gain a deeper understanding of the market landscape, including available solutions and their functionality, industry best practices, indicative pricing models, and innovative approaches. As part of this engagement, we would appreciate if you could share comprehensive information about your solution, including its features, capabilities and any relevant case studies or implementation examples.

### Planning Information

PME Released 25th November 2025
Deadline for Questions 10st December 2025
Responses Due 12th December 2025
Demonstration Opportunity 5th January 2026 - 16th January 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076793-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2UP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 11:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076793-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076793-2025
  25th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.port.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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