Planning

Request for Information (RFI) Website Maintenance, hosting and development Requ

EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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PlanningUpdate

27 Feb 2026 at 09:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 Feb 2026 at 16:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East London NHS Foundation Trust, located at 9 Alie Street, London, is conducting a procurement process in the planning stage, seeking a Request for Information (RFI) for Website Maintenance, Hosting, and Development services. This procurement focuses on the services industry, specifically web page editing software development, platform interconnectivity software development, and internet and intranet software packages. Scheduled key dates include the deadline for clarification questions, set for 12th March 2026, with RFI responses due by 26th March 2026. This initiative does not involve any immediate competitive tendering but aims at gathering information to support potential future planning and ensuring value for money.

This RFI presents an opportunity for businesses in the software-related and web development sectors to showcase their capabilities and align with future procurement possibilities. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software services and sustainability solutions may find this engagement beneficial for establishing relationships with central government authorities. Business growth can be leveraged by demonstrating service capability, operational approaches, compliance, and cost-effective pricing models, paving the way for future collaborations with East London NHS Foundation Trust in enhancing their digital infrastructure. Although no immediate procurement commitment exists, the insights gathered will be instrumental in shaping future requirements and business cases within the realm of web development and maintenance services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information (RFI) Website Maintenance, hosting and development Requ

Notice Description

Atamis ref - C427098 Request for Information (RFI) Website Maintenance, hosting and development Requirements (ELFT) RFI Overview East London NHS Foundation Trust (the Authority) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) This RFI is being conducted to support internal value for money (VfM) assurance and potential future planning. This is not a call for competition, invitation to tender, or procurement exercise, and the Authority is not committing to any purchase or subsequent procurement as a result of this RFI. Scope of services (indicative) Suppliers are asked to provide information relating to some or all of the following service areas (please state clearly what you can provide) (Full specifications in Attachments A and appendices A - enabled modules ELFT) * Website Maintenance * Hosting * Development Requirements comparison. What we need from you Suppliers are requested to submit A) Service Offering Response (Attachment A) * Section 4 - Service requirement - 4.1 and 4.8 * Section 5- Sustainability and social value -5.1 and 5.2 B) Indicative Pricing Submission (Attachment B) Please complete the pricing schedule using the Authority's assumptions. Pricing should be provided as - document "appendices A- enabled modules ELFT" support if necessary Also if applicable the below * any fixed charges (e.g. management fees, rental fees) * any typical additional charges (e.g. emergency uplift) * indexation assumptions (CPI / RPI /etc ) RFI timetable * RFI published: 26/02/2026 * Deadline for clarification questions: 12/03/2026 * RFI response deadline: 26/03/2026 All dates are subject to change at the Authority's discretion. Communications and clarifications All communications relating to this RFI must be via Atamis messaging. The Authority will not respond to direct approaches outside the portal. Important notices (compliance - disclaimers) * This RFI is for information gathering and market intelligence only. * The Authority is not liable for any costs incurred by suppliers in responding. * The Authority may choose to cancel or amend this RFI at any time. * Any future procurement (if undertaken) will be conducted in accordance with applicable UK procurement rules and the Authority's Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders. * The Authority may use information received to shape future requirements, internal business cases, or procurement documentation. No information provided is confidential unless clearly marked and justifiable; however, the Authority will handle responses in accordance with its legal obligations (including FOIA) . Suppliers should therefore avoid including unnecessary sensitive information. Evaluation approach (for transparency) Responses will be reviewed for * Service capability and coverage * Operational approach and mobilisation * Compliance and governance * Reporting and data quality * Sustainability / carbon reporting * Indicative pricing and cost drivers

Planning Information

Request for Information (RFI) Website Maintenance, hosting and development Requirements (ELFT) Atamis C427098 RFI Overview East London NHS Foundation Trust (the Authority) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) tincluding service models, mobilisation approaches, reporting, sustainability options and indicative pricing. This RFI is being conducted to support internal value for money (VfM) assurance and potential future planning. This is not a call for competition, invitation to tender, or procurement exercise, and the Authority is not committing to any purchase or subsequent procurement as a result of this RFI.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017702-2026
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
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

48220000 - Internet and intranet software package

72212211 - Platform interconnectivity software development services

72212224 - Web page editing software development services

72260000 - Software-related 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 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8DE
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Further Information

Notice Documents

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