Planning

NLFT Network RFI

NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST SHARED SERVICE

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Planning

07 Apr 2025 at 16:07

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North East London NHS Foundation Trust Shared Service is initiating a procurement process for the NLFT Network RFI. This procurement falls under the industry category of wide area network services, with additional services related to local area network services. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 28 April 2025. It focuses on transforming the digital landscape for the new North London Foundation Trust (NLFT), which provides mental health services across five London boroughs: Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, and Islington.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network services to contribute to the digital transformation of mental healthcare services. Companies equipped to deliver wide and local area network solutions can leverage this project to expand their portfolio within the healthcare sector. Firms with experience in integrating technology within healthcare environments will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, although it is not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs. Successful participation could establish long-term partnership opportunities with the NHS Trusts involved.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NLFT Network RFI

Notice Description

The North London Foundation Trust (NLFT) is the merger of two NHS Trusts in North London that provides mental healthcare services across the five boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington. The new Trust has a digital strategy that commits us to transforming our digital landscape and becoming a leader in the use and application of technology to deliver mental health services. This commitment requires investment given the new Trust has inherited two standalone environments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e03e35a1-cdf6-4361-ac73-81fde9f6cca3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8f86ffb-9c88-42f4-b5a8-d74b610249d0
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72710000 - Local area network services

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST SHARED SERVICE
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@nelft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DAGENHAM
Postcode
RM13 8GQ
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
Rainham & Wennington
Westminster Constituency
Dagenham and Rainham

Further Information

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