Planning

Request for Information (RFI): Mental Health Inpatient Bed Base- ELFT

EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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30 Mar 2026 at 13:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East London NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process requesting information on digital therapeutic mobile apps and website managed services, specifically focusing on the mental health inpatient bed base. The procurement is tagged as planning and seeks to assess market solutions and service models within the medical services industry, classified under hospital-related services. Located in London, the Foundation Trust is gathering information by 30th April 2026 to ensure it covers the aspects of value-for-money and future planning but is not committing to purchase or procure as a result of this request. Interested suppliers are encouraged to provide input that will be reviewed for service capability and compliance.

This procurement process presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in digital health services, particularly those with expertise in hospital furniture and services, to showcase innovative solutions that align with the requirements set by the East London NHS Foundation Trust. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could benefit significantly by participating in the information gathering exercise, possibly leading to future contract opportunities. Suppliers with strong operational approaches, mobilisation strategies, and competitive indicative pricing may find themselves well-positioned to influence the Trust's decisions regarding hospital bed services solutions. Responses will help shape potential future procurement activities, offering businesses an avenue to impact healthcare development positively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information (RFI): Mental Health Inpatient Bed Base- ELFT

Notice Description

Request for Information (RFI): Mental Health Inpatient Bed Base- ELFT Atamis reference : C435511 RFI Overview East London NHS Foundation Trust ("the Authority") is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to better understand the current UK market Digital Therapeutic Mobile App and Website managed services, including 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. 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 Appendices A) Mental Health Inpatient Bed Base - ELFT Context The Authority The overarching aim of this RFI , that provider shall carry out the Services in accordance with evidence-based practice and/ or best practice in health and social care and shall comply in all respects with the standards and recommendations: * Contained in the Statement of National Minimum Standards * Issued by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence, or * Issued by any relevant professional body. * Outlined in the Local Authority Quality Assurance Framework * From any appropriate reputable clinical audit and Patient Safety Incident Investigation The Provider shall ensure that: * All staff employed or engaged by the Provider are informed and aware of the standard of performance they are required to provide and can meet that standard. * The adherence of the Provider's staff to such standards of performance is routinely monitored and remedial action is promptly taken where such standards are not attained. For the avoidance of doubt nothing in this Agreement is intended to prevent this Agreement from setting higher quality standards than those laid down under the Provider's Terms of Authorisation. What we need from you Suppliers are requested to submit: A) Service Offering Response (Appendices A-specification RFI- Mental Health Inpatient Bed Base) * Section 3 - Service model and scope - 3.1 B) Indicative Pricing Submission * Section 4- Pricing of Service and Delivery - 4.1 Please provide the pricing schedule using the Authority's specifications in Appendices A, please note an External document maybe provided 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: 30/03/2026 * Deadline for clarification questions: 15/04/2026 * RFI response deadline: 30/04/2026 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 * Indicative pricing and cost drivers

Planning Information

East London NHS Foundation Trust (“the Authority”) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to better understand the current UK market Digital Therapeutic Mobile App and Website managed services, including 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-0677e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029133-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33192000 - Medical furniture

33192120 - Hospital beds

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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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