Planning

NHSE Child Health Information Services - South East England Locality

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

12 Mar 2026 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is initiating a procurement process for Child Health Information Services across the South East England locality. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement exercise via a Request for Information (RFI) being conducted. The preliminary notice was published on 12 March 2026, and responses to the RFI are due by 2 April 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting data-processing services, with the contract set to start on 1 October 2028 and conclude on 30 September 2030. The procurement is conducted under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses interested in data-processing services related to child health information systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract, given the suitability criteria specified. Participating in the RFI exercise provides businesses with the chance to influence future service provision, potentially enhancing their offerings and expanding their market presence in the healthcare sector. The engagement also offers insights into the requirements and expectations of NHS England, enabling providers to align their capabilities and strategic goals accordingly.

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Notice Title

NHSE Child Health Information Services - South East England Locality

Notice Description

Market engagement exercise via Request for Information exercise to gain feedback from providers in respect of future provision of Child Health Information Services across the South East of England locality. The deadline for submission of RFI responses is 17:00 on 02 April 2026. Please follow the link to access the RFI Documentation and submit your RFI submission. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome reference: C431252

Planning Information

Market Engagement via Request for Information Exercise

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06688d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022406-2026
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

72310000 - Data-processing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2028 - 30 Sep 2030 1-2 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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