Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bbb-38cf-7209-b382-18c4134d05c3/patient-healthcare-communications-and-related-it-services-framework closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Patient Healthcare Communications and Related IT Services Framework [Surrey & Boarders Partnership NHS on behalf of NHS Commercial Solutions](https://tendernation.io/buyers/surrey-boarders-partnership-nhs-on-behalf-of-nhs-commercial-solutions) Estimated value £1,400,000,000 Published 1 Aug 2025 Deadline Closed 5 Aug 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Split into 13 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender NHS Commercial Solutions is seeking to engage with the market ahead of a potential procurement exercise for Patient Healthcare Communications and Related IT Services. We are inviting suppliers to participate in a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise via the Atamis procurement portal ( [atamis-1928.my.site.com](https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/)) to help shape our requirements and assess market interest. This is not a call for competition and is being conducted without prejudice to any future procurement process. Please note this engagement is only for information and is not to be scored. The questions are categorised as below: ### Section 1: Supplier Information ### Section 2: Lot Interest and Capability Section 3: Technical Capability & Innovation Section 4: Commercial & Framework Design Section 5: General Feedback ## CPV classification Postal and telecommunications services Interactive voice response software package Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment Health and safety services Graphic display panels Advertising and marketing services Software package and information systems Development software package IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Custom software development services Video conferencing software development services Video-conferencing equipment Data services Video conferencing software package Electronic message services Internet services Computer equipment and supplies Customer survey services Marketing services Advertising services World wide web (www) site design services Television and audio-visual equipment Medical software package Medical software development services Computer support services Parts, accessories and supplies for computers Software-related services Health and social work services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-051d1b-2025-08-01T13:34:22+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-051d1b-2025-08-01T13:34:22+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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