Planning

Child Health Information Services - North East and Yorkshire and Cumbria

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 09:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has initiated a tender process in the planning stage for the provision of Child Health Information Services across North East, Yorkshire, and Cumbria. The contracting authority, based in Leeds, England, is focusing on services within the health industry category. The tender is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027, with an initial contract period extending until 31st March 2032, with potential renewal options. NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit is managing the tender process, highlighting the importance of electronic communication tools during market engagement exercises. The deadline for future notice communications is slated for 9th March 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in clinical information systems and health services. Suppliers with a strong capability and capacity to deliver in the areas of North East and Yorkshire are well-placed to compete for this contract. The opportunity is above the threshold, suggesting it's suitable for entities capable of providing comprehensive health service solutions. Businesses with expertise in managing electronic and clinical information systems within a healthcare setting, particularly those capable of operating in the UK's North East and Yorkshire and Cumbria regions, will find this tender particularly beneficial for growth and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Child Health Information Services - North East and Yorkshire and Cumbria

Notice Description

This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is being published to the market to state that NHS England commenced market engagement on 06 February 2025 and that a Prior Information Notice was published on that date to advise the market. Previous published notices relating to this opportunity: F01: Prior information notice Prior information only Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-004027 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04dc62 Published 6 February 2025, 4:07pm UK1 Pipeline Notice Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-025076 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-051e7f Published 22 May 2025, 3:10pm and edited to reflect an amendment to the estimated publication date of the tender notice: UK1 Pipeline Notice Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-014156 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-051e7f Published 17 February 2026, 10:22am

Planning Information

NHS England North East and Cumbria and Yorkshire undertook a market engagement exercise through a Request for Information Exercise to understand the capability and capacity of suppliers in respect of future Child Health Information Services for North East and Cumbria and Yorkshire. The following information was published: Appendix 1 Request for Information Document Appendix 2 Specification Appendix 3 Quality Requirements Appendix 4 Current contract information including localities and population data The process was carried out electronically. Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065dcf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017686-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

48814400 - Clinical information system

85100000 - Health 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
9 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 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
Additional Buyers

NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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