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Digital outpatient system

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · NHS and health

In brief

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has announced plans to buy IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 1 year, starting 1 July 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Dynamic purchasing system

Suppliers join a list the buyer can call on. You can usually apply at any time while it is open, and work is awarded later through smaller competitions between members.

What the notice says

System intended for deployment within an NHS hospital setting. The purpose of this market engagement is to enable the procurement department to initiate a procurement exercise and identify suitable suppliers capable of delivering a system that enhances the outpatient experience, streamlines operational processes, and integrates seamlessly with existing hospital

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 006477-2026

About the buyer

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    £143kestimated
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  5. Royal Navy Museums Broadband Services

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    Open7 days left2 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £250kestimated

From notice 006477-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.