Planning

South West Child Health Information Service - BGSW and Dorset

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

27 Jun 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by NHS England, targets the provision of a Child Health Information Service for the South West, specifically covering Banes, Gloucestershire, Swindon, Wiltshire, and Dorset. This process, currently in the planning stage, involves a market engagement exercise seeking supplier capability and capacity through a Request for Information (RFI) Exercise. Interested parties should note the scheduled engagement milestone deadline on 1st August 2025. The tender is categorised under services within the health sector, with the procurement process being managed from Wellington House, London. The procurement planning suggests future opportunities, as further notifications are expected around April 2026.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in clinical information systems or health services to engage with NHS England. The process is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering potential for growth and new partnerships. The tender's focus on the health sector indicates a significant market opportunity for businesses with relevant technological and service delivery capabilities, especially those looking to expand their portfolios in public health service infrastructure. The contract period, set to begin in April 2027, presents a long-term involvement opportunity in the dynamic and high-demand healthcare environment.

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Notice Title

South West Child Health Information Service - BGSW and Dorset

Notice Description

NHSE South West are undertaking a market engagement exercise through a Request for Information Exercise to understand the capability and capacity of suppliers in respect of future services for Banes, Gloucestershire Swindon and Wiltshire (BGSW) and Dorset. The deadline for submission of RFI responses is 17:00 on 01 August 2025. Please follow the link to access the RFI Documentation and submit your RFI submission. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Planning Information

Request for Information Exercise

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0554d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035658-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

48814400 - Clinical information system

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Maxine Elstob
Contact Email
m.elstob@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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