Planning

External Assurance Review of MPFT Digital Data and Information Team

MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

03 Nov 2025 at 11:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust focuses on an External Assurance Review of its Digital Data and Information Team. Set in Stafford, United Kingdom, this tender falls under the 'Business and management consultancy and related services' industry category. Currently in the planning stage, the process aims to engage suppliers through a formal Request for Information, with submissions due by 9 am on Friday, 14th November 2025. The procurement is valued at £12,500 net, and contract execution is scheduled between 24th November and 31st December 2025. This initiative follows NHS England's directive to reduce growth in Corporate/Infrastructure Services and aims to enable financial efficiency within the Trust.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in consultancy services, to offer valuable expertise in assessing digital data and information systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find themselves well-suited to participate, as the procurement process is geared to accommodate these types of organisations. By contributing to the optimisation of the Trust's digital operations, businesses can leverage their experiences and capabilities to enhance their portfolio and potentially secure future collaborations within the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Assurance Review of MPFT Digital Data and Information Team

Notice Description

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a pre-market engagement exercise to invite expressions of interest from suppliers and assess market capacity for the potential provision of External Assurance Review of MPFT Digital Data and Information Team. NHS England instructed Trusts to focus on cutting 50% of the growth of Corporate/Infrastructure Services since 2018/19, and MPFT's own financial plan has identified opportunities across the MPFT Digital team's pay and non-pay budgets to support the Trust reach a break-even financial position. Whilst it has been possible to draw together an Equality Impact Assessment for the wider MPFT Digital infrastructure, there is a need to seek external review and assurance of opportunities for the Trust's Data and Information Team where this has not been possible to date.

Planning Information

The Trust will engage suppliers through a structured Request for Information process. Interested suppliers will be invited to complete a response template. Responses should be submitted by 9am, Friday 14th November 2025 via email to procurement@mpft.nhs.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d8d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070393-2025
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

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Bethan Davies
Contact Email
bethan.davies@mpft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03007907000

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 3AG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Coton
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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