Planning

HomeTest - Preliminary Market Engagement

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

02 Apr 2026 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

On 2nd April 2026, NHS England initiated the planning stage for a procurement process titled "HomeTest - Preliminary Market Engagement." This process falls under the healthcare services category, specifically focusing on the development of a national home testing capability. The aim is to integrate self-sample collection and laboratory analysis into the NHS App, supporting national screening and monitoring goals. Located in London, NHS England serves as the central government authority driving this project. A critical date is the response deadline for the Market Engagement Questionnaire, which is scheduled for 5pm on 23rd April 2026, via the Health Family Atamis Portal, signalling an opportunity for interested parties to express their interest and insights.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare and diagnostic services, especially those capable of innovating in self-sample collection technologies and integration with digital health platforms. With an estimated gross budget of £42 million, the project offers SMEs a significant opportunity to contribute to and grow within the public healthcare sector. The contract period is anticipated to run from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030. Businesses possessing experience in comprehensive health services, particularly those aligned with public health objectives, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

HomeTest - Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Description

Market Engagement for the HomeTest's vision which is to create a single, trusted national home testing capability that enables individuals to order, complete and receive results from clinically validated diagnostic tests from home, integrated into the NHS App and aligned with national screening, monitoring and prevention goals. This does not include point of care testing capability but refers to a vision for self-sample collection and laboratory analysis.

Planning Information

The response deadline to the Market Engagement Questionnaire is 5pm, 23rd April 2026, via Health Family Atamis Portal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031093-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
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
23 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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

Notice Documents

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