National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Digital Enablement and Transformation Solutions
About This Opportunity
Award by Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (United Kingdom, ICT & digital): National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Digital.
This is a framework agreement contract in the information and communication technology sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the information and communication technology sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Update February 2026:
This notice is being published to extend the duration of the framework agreement only. All other aspects of the Contract Award Notice (reference 2022/S 000-003799) published in February 2022 remain the same.
This framework agreement will extended for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. This will give a total possible extension of 24 months.
A further notice will be published if the optional further 12 month month extension is taken.
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The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service wishes to establish a new framework to enable and support continued digital transformation within the NHS and wider public sector.
The purpose of this Framework is to enable a provider to supply both agile technological solutions and also harness and deliver scalable solutions developed at a local level, under a managed service. The successful supplier will be a provider of technology and informatics services, who will support client organisations in delivering the digital transformation.
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service anticipates appointing the highest scoring Tenderer (which has met the minimum requirements which are set out in these ITT documents) to supply the services detailed within the specification at SCHEDULE A FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT SPECIFICATION.
Additional information: Suppliers Instructions
How to Express Interest and bid for this ITT:
1. Browse to the esourcing portal https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk
(https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk) and click on view current opportunities
2. Select the title of the ITT.
3. Review the ITT, Framework Agreement Specification, Prerequisites and List of Eligible Users (you may do this without registering).
4. Register your organisation on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once).
5. Accept the portal te. CPV: Computer equipment and supplies (30200000). Procedure: Open procedure (above threshold). Suitable for SMEs
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on February 10, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. Reference: F/050/DTS/21/MH - extension. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has issued 98 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 10 currently open and 62 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Governance & Public Administration, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 26, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference F/050/DTS/21/MH - extension when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to FORTRUS LIMITED. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Framework agreement contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
FORTRUS LIMITED was awarded the contract for €10,000,000,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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