How to win: Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) Replacement

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Background Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust has undertaken preliminary market engagement to inform the development of its requirements and procurement strategy for the provision of an electronic key management system. The engagement was conducted to help shape the specification, understand market capability and inform the proposed procurement approach. The Trust currently intends to procure the requirement through a further competition under the Pagabo Small Works Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Suppliers with an interest in the opportunity are encouraged to review the Pagabo Small Works DPS arrangements and ensure they are appropriately positioned to participate in any future competition. For further information please contact Lee Pontin, Pagabo Small Works DPS Manager, [email protected]. Questions about the EKMS opportunity should be directed to the Trust procurement contact listed below. The further competition is expected to launch in mid-October 2026 and will be open to suppliers admitted to the DPS at the date of invitation. Publication of this notice is intended to promote transparency and market awareness. Any information necessary for participation in the procurem

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