Planning

Patient Healthcare Communications and Related IT Services Framework

SURREY & BOARDERS PARTNERSHIP NHS ON BEHALF OF NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS

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PlanningUpdate

01 Aug 2025 at 12:34

Planning

31 Jul 2025 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS, acting on behalf of NHS Commercial Solutions, is orchestrating a preliminary market engagement exercise concerning a potential procurement initiative for the Patient Healthcare Communications and Related IT Services Framework. The planning stage of this procurement process began with a notice published on 1st August 2025. The key industry categories involved are postal and telecommunications services, IT services, and health and safety services, among others. The procurement process is open for participation from suppliers in the United Kingdom, with a preliminary engagement deadline set for 8th August 2025. The formal tendering stage is expected to commence after a market evaluation period, with a future notice projected for 1st October 2025.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria and scope for participation in multiple framework lots. Businesses specializing in telecommunication systems, software development, IT consulting, healthcare services, and digital communication systems are particularly well-suited to compete. The framework agreement, valued at a gross amount of £1.68 billion, envisages a robust involvement of innovative solutions, particularly in digital transformation as endorsed by the NHS’s long-term plan. With contracts spanning an initial two-year period and potential extensions up to a total of eight years, this initiative offers commercial entities the chance to cultivate enduring partnerships and develop sector-specific technologies.

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Notice Title

Patient Healthcare Communications and Related IT Services Framework

Notice Description

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 ( 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

Planning Information

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 ( 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045233-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

30192400 - Reprographic supplies

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30231300 - Display screens

31682230 - Graphic display panels

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

35113000 - Safety equipment

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48481000 - Sales or marketing software package

48512000 - Interactive voice response software package

48515000 - Video conferencing software package

48983000 - Development software package

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

64216100 - Electronic message services

64216120 - Electronic mail services

71317200 - Health and safety services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212515 - Video conferencing software development services

72230000 - Custom software development services

72261000 - Software support services

72262000 - Software development services

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79512000 - Call centre

79710000 - Security services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY & BOARDERS PARTNERSHIP NHS ON BEHALF OF NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS
Contact Name
NHSCS Digital Team
Contact Email
nhscs.digital@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01306646822

Buyer Location

Locality
DORKING
Postcode
RH4 1XA
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys, TLL14 South West Wales, TLL2 East Wales, TLM Scotland, TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM7 Eastern Scotland, TLM8 West Central Scotland, TLM9 Southern Scotland, TLM91 Scottish Borders, TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Mole Valley
Electoral Ward
Dorking North
Westminster Constituency
Dorking and Horley

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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