---
title: "National Framework Agreement for Teledermatology and Telemicrobiology Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06db09"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-08-04"
---

# National Framework Agreement for Teledermatology and Telemicrobiology Services

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06db09

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by the COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, inviting suppliers to participate in market engagement for a National Framework Agreement specifically for Teledermatology and Telemicrobiology Services. Classified under the Health services category, this procurement covers regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, and UKL across the United Kingdom. It is currently at the planning stage, with a communication notice date set for 6th October 2026 and an engagement deadline on 18th August 2026. The forthcoming framework aims to enhance the delivery of timely and high-quality clinical care through the use of remote technologies in the health sector.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specializing in healthcare technology and remote diagnostic services. Companies offering innovative teledermatology solutions that facilitate the remote assessment and diagnosis of skin conditions, alongside telemicrobiology services providing clinical microbiology support, would be highly suited to compete. The framework, valued at £49,000,000 GBP, represents a substantial investment in healthcare services, positioning participating suppliers to expand their offerings within the NHS and potentially establish a foothold in other public sector frameworks.

## Notice

The proposed framework will provide access to specialist teledermatology and telemicrobiology services to support the delivery of timely, high-quality clinical care across the health sector. Teledermatology services enable the remote assessment, triage and diagnosis of skin conditions through the secure exchange of clinical images and virtual consultation technologies, supporting earlier clinical decision-making, improved patient access to specialist expertise and reduced waiting times. Telemicrobiology services provide remote specialist clinical microbiology support, including the interpretation of microbiological investigations, clinical advice, infection diagnosis and management, antimicrobial stewardship, reporting support and second opinions across a range of clinically relevant specimen types.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073629-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 10:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073629-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.coch-cps.co.uk/

## Provenance

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