Scope
Description
Communication Platform (Software App) for clinical use.
It's a cloud hosted app that is used principally, but not exclusively, by doctors. There are 2 main and widely used clinical workflows used across the Trust. Referrals and Handovers. Please note we are not looking for a provider to develop a product the product MUST be ready for deployment and have appropriate clinical safety certification including DCB0129.
A full description of the required specification is located on the Atamis project.
Total value (estimated)
- £240,000 excluding VAT
- £288,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years, 1 month
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
Engagement
Engagement deadline
10 November 2025
Engagement process description
East Kent Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) for the purpose of engaging with the market in order to inform the further development of draft proposals for a Clinical Communications Platform.
The objective of this RFI is to:
• Gather information to support the definition of the project scope and objectives
• Understand supplier capabilities
• Assess market conditions, trends and innovations
• Determine pricing structures
• Exploring technical solutions
• Assessing potential risks
It's a cloud hosted app that is used principally, but not exclusively, by doctors. There are 2 main and widely used clinical workflows used across the Trust. Referrals and Handovers. Please note we are not looking for a provider to develop a product the product MUST be ready for deployment and have appropriate clinical safety certification including DCB0129. Please do not respond to this opportunity if you DO NOT have a readily available product.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
12 December 2025
Contracting authority
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYBV-2474-CMNH
Trust Headquarters, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
CT1 3NG
United Kingdom
Email: hannah.greening@nhs.net
Website: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - central government