Planning

Finance and Procurement P2P Pre-Market Engagement

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

07 Apr 2026 at 16:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a planning stage tender seeking a Finance and Procurement Purchase to Pay (P2P) system, signalling a thorough exploration of supplier markets. This process, situated in Taunton, UK, involves preliminary market engagement and expects suppliers to express interest and complete a questionnaire by 24 April 2026. The complete procurement is classified under the software package and information systems category, with a planned contract start date of 1 June 2028 and a potential end date in May 2033 as well as renewal possibilities. The Trust, a central government public authority, aims to refine its understanding of market solutions before further action past the scheduled pre-market engagement deadline.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those focused on IT solutions in areas like finance and procurement systems. With a gross value of £2.4 million, the procurement is above threshold, encouraging both SMEs and larger enterprises to engage. The procurement's current focus on market engagement allows interested businesses to shape future tender requirements, positioning themselves as potential providers when formal tendering commences on or after 1 August 2026. This not only presents a chance for direct business growth through securing contracts but also benefits companies keen on establishing or enhancing their presence in the healthcare software solutions market within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Finance and Procurement P2P Pre-Market Engagement

Notice Description

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust are undertaking this Pre-Market Engagement for a Finance and Procurement Purchase to Pay System to better understand the market and help inform future procurement activity.

Planning Information

The Trust wishes to engage with interested suppliers through an Expression of Interest and the completion of a Supplier Questionnaire. Please visit atamis to access the following documents and submit a response: Pre-Market Engagement Invitation Pre-Market Engagement Supplier Questionnaire Atamis: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Submission deadline: 5pm 24 April 2026 Following completion of the Pre‑Market Engagement Questionnaire the Authority may invite a limited number of suppliers (up to six) to optional 1‑to‑1 meetings. These meetings form part of PME and are intended solely to improve the Authority’s understanding of the market, solution options, risks and opportunities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031673-2026
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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2028 - 31 May 2033 Over 5 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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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