Planning

Axtension IP Continuity to ExFlow AP - Preliminary Market Engagement

KCH INTERVENTIONAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LLP

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Planning

09 Feb 2026 at 16:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

KCH Interventional Facilities Management LLP, a public authority operating under central government, is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process located in London. The procurement, titled "Axtension IP Continuity to ExFlow AP – Preliminary Market Engagement", involves IT services, focusing on the continuity and implementation of specific systems within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations. An early market engagement is scheduled, with a Request for Information (RFI) due by 13th February 2026, and the future official notice expected by 26th February 2026. The contract value is estimated to be £331,878, with the procurement falling under the services category and having a planned contract period from 27th February 2026 to 27th February 2029.

This preliminary market engagement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and IT support. SMEs and VCSEs are notably encouraged to participate, aligning with the suitability criteria outlined. Companies with expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations could particularly benefit from engaging in this process to expand their business footprint and establish collaborative ties with King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, represented by KFM. As this RFI aims to understand supplier capabilities and commercial models, it provides businesses a chance to potentially influence the upcoming procurement approach and establish a competitive presence in an anticipated tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Axtension IP Continuity to ExFlow AP - Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Description

King's Interventional Facilities Management LLP (KFM), acting on behalf of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform a potential future procurement relating to the continuity of Axtension Invoice Processing (IP) and the implementation of ExFlow AP within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations. This notice is issued for early market engagement and information-gathering purposes only. It does not constitute a call for competition, invitation to tender, or commitment to procure. Interested suppliers are invited to review the Request for Information (RFI) documentation published via Atamis and submit non-binding responses by the stated deadline.

Planning Information

Early market engagement via Request for Information (RFI) to understand supplier capability, delivery approaches, and commercial models prior to determining a procurement route.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011538-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£276,565 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2029 3-4 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
KCH INTERVENTIONAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LLP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kch-tr.corporateprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE5 9NY
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
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
Westminster Constituency
Dulwich and West Norwood

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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