Planning

RFI - Exposure Management Solution

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is in the planning stage for the procurement of an Exposure Management Solution, commencing a preliminary market engagement process set to conclude on 23rd March 2026. This tender involves central government authority and is focused on software packages and IT services. The location for this procurement is London, United Kingdom, with Wellington House serving as the base. Suppliers interested in this project had significant initial engagement on 26th November 2025, highlighting its importance in the procurement schedule. Key dates include the submission of clarification questions by 17:00 on 6th March 2026 and the return of the preliminary market engagement exercise by 10:00 on 23rd March 2026. This project is governed by procurement regulations as per the legal basis outlined under UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial growth potential, especially for SMEs within the IT sector focusing on software packages and related services. Given the nature of the Exposure Management Solution project, companies specializing in software development, consulting, and support services will find this process particularly pertinent. Suppliers are invited to provide non-binding proposals that will inform final procurement requirements, positioning themselves as key contributors in shaping a prominent NHS England initiative. The contract period is anticipated to start in February 2027, with options for renewal, providing a long-term investment opportunity and continued business engagement until at least January 2029, with potential extension through January 2030.

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Notice Title

RFI - Exposure Management Solution

Notice Description

This Pre-Market Engagement Exercise is being run to support the procurement and development of the Exposure Management Solution. NHS England (NHSE) held a well-attended market engagement session on 26th November 2025, to support procurement planning for an Exposure Management Solution. After completing a series of initial workshops on our high-level requirements, we would now like to invite interested suppliers to submit voluntary proposals for consideration by our project team. These proposals will not be formally scored, and submission is not a pre-requisite for a future tender submission. However, they will help shape our discovery and subsequent final requirements and procurement approach.

Planning Information

Suppliers interested in this opportunity are requested to complete the RFI document related to the Exposure Management Solution. Clarification questions and responses must be submitted via the NHS England’s e-Tendering portal, Atamis. The preliminary market engagement documents and questionnaire can be found on Atamis by searching for "RFI - Exposure Management Solution - C425233". 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 deadline for submitting clarification questions relating to this RFI will be 17:00 6th March 2026 This preliminary market engagement exercise is due for return by 10:00 23rd March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065de1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017716-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48517000 - IT software package

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

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
23 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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