Planning

Clinical Terminology Server Solution

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

17 Nov 2025 at 12:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is currently in the planning stage for the re-procurement of a Clinical Terminology Server Solution, intended to replace the existing NHS England Terminology Server. This initiative is classified under the 'Software package and information systems' industry category with a focus on medical software packages and software support services. The procurement process is taking place in London, UK, with key dates including the publication of Request for Information (RFI) documents on 1st December 2025, a deadline for clarification questions on 5th December 2025, and the final submission deadline for the market engagement by 15th December 2025. The primary role of this solution is to maintain and provide access to clinical terminologies essential for healthcare data exchange. The procurement is above the threshold and utilises a dynamic purchasing system, with an estimated contract value of £360,000 excluding VAT.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses dealing in medical software solutions and software support services, particularly those capable of providing platforms compliant with FHIR® standards. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is deemed suitable for smaller enterprises. By engaging with this tender, businesses can expand their portfolio within the healthcare sector, especially those already offering similar solutions. This creates an opportunity for businesses to collaborate with a major public authority like NHS England, potentially enhancing their market presence and contributing to the improvement of healthcare IT infrastructure. The contract period is set to start on 15th September 2026 and will conclude on 14th September 2028, offering a significant engagement period for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Terminology Server Solution

Notice Description

NHS England (NHSE) plans to re-procure a clinical terminology server solution to replace the current NHS England Terminology Server. A clinical terminology server is a centralised platform that stores, manages, and provides access to standard clinical terminologies and classifications. Its primary purpose is to ensure consistency and accuracy when recording and exchanging healthcare data. The NHS England Terminology Server is a FHIR(r) compliant solution that holds and disseminates assured international terminologies and classifications (such as SNOMED CT and ICD-10) and terminologies mandated for use in England, such as the NHS dictionary of medicines and devices (dm+d). You can find more details about the current NHS England Terminology Server on the following website: https://digital.nhs.uk/services/terminology-server

Planning Information

Suppliers interested in this opportunity are requested to complete the Request for Information (RFI) document Appendix A related to the Clinical Terminology Server Solution which will become available from the 1st December 2025. Clarification questions and responses must be submitted via the NHS England’s e-Tendering portal, Atamis. The RFI documents and questionnaire can be found on Atamis by searching for " C402178 RFI – Clinical Terminology Server Solution". To register on the NHS England’s e-Tendering portal and to access this opportunity, please go to https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. You can then search for the opportunity and access any further information. The RFI documents will be published on 1st December 2025. The deadline for submitting questions relating to this RFI will be 15:00 Friday 5th December 2025. This preliminary market engagement exercise is due for return by 15:00 Monday 15th December 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e255
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074342-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48180000 - Medical software package

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 14 Sep 2028 2-3 years
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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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