Planning

Teledermatology Solution for Regional Hub Service RFI

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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Planning

03 Feb 2026 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is initiating a procurement process for a teledermatology solution aimed at establishing a regional hub service. This tender, titled "Teledermatology Solution for Regional Hub Service RFI," is part of the planning stage, with the procurement process expected to benefit eight NHS Trusts in North West and South West London, including Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The main industry category is information technology services, and the contract is planned to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. Key dates include a formal Early Market Engagement Notice, scheduled to conclude by 2nd March 2026. The procurement process is initiated as a request for information (RFI) under the legal framework established by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services to collaborate with multiple NHS Trusts to implement cutting-edge teledermatology solutions. Companies offering innovative IT solutions, particularly in healthcare technology, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process can help expand their reach within the public sector and consolidate their presence in the healthcare technology market. The emphasis on collaborative solutions across regional hubs presents an attractive prospect for firms aiming to establish long-term partnerships with public healthcare institutions.

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Notice Title

Teledermatology Solution for Regional Hub Service RFI

Notice Description

Request for Information: Teledermatology Solution for Regional Hub Service. This RFI is for 8 Trusts in North West London and South West London: Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London Northwest University Healthcare NHS Trust, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust , St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. This is a formal Early Market Engagement Notice (EMEN).

Planning Information

This is a formal Early Market Engagement Notice (EMEN).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009576-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
niamh.goodwin3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1NY
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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