Planning

NHS Jobs Content Management System

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Planning

02 Apr 2026 at 15:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority is conducting a preliminary market engagement to identify suitable solutions for a Content Management System under the procurement title "NHS Jobs Content Management System." Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, the organisation acts as a central government public authority, engaging in planning for this tender initiative. This effort falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on IT software package and development services. Interested parties can access further information and register their interest via the Atamis e-Commercial System. Suppliers are encouraged to provide insights into their capabilities by 24 April 2026, following the release of the RFI notice on 2 April 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT software and information systems development, particularly those offering content management solutions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are suitable contenders given the procurement’s structured approach and the scheduled contract period from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028. The procurement process is beneficial for companies aiming to enhance their growth by supplying critical technological infrastructure to a major public health entity. Through direct engagement and responses via Atamis, businesses can compete effectively for a chance to further their expertise and influence within the public sector IT services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Jobs Content Management System

Notice Description

This preliminary market research is a Request For Information (RFI) to inform NHSBSA of a content management system. This will be used by NHSBSA. Further details can be found in the RFI document itself. To access the RFI document and provide a response to NHSBSA, you will need to register via Atamis, the Health Family e-Commercial System (found at: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome). Once you register an account, navigate towards the "View our Live Opportunities" page. From this page, you can find this specific RFI opportunity, with the following details: Title: W230508 NHS Jobs Content Management System Ref: C436583 This will allow you to access the documentation or register for the opportunity. Any communication regarding this RFI should be made via the Messaging functionality within Atamis.

Planning Information

This preliminary engagement covers a written response to provide insight into the areas identified in the RFI document. Suppliers may be contacted following the written responses to provide additional clarification on specific areas.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031088-2026
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48517000 - IT software package

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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