Planning

South West Child Health Information Service - Market Engagement Service

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

14 Apr 2026 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has initiated a market engagement exercise for the "South West Child Health Information Service," specifically targeting healthcare services in the South West England locality. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, involves a market engagement exercise via a Request for Information (RFI) exercise, with documentation available for download through Atamis reference C439595. Interested parties must complete the RFI by 5pm on 15th May 2026. NHS England, located in London, is classified as a public authority within the central government, accentuating its focus on contracting services that cater to healthcare needs.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health services and clinical information systems to engage with NHS England, a leading public sector entity. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, given the suitability requirements outlined in the procurement planning. With a contract period commencing on 1st April 2028, businesses can anticipate long-term engagement, fostering growth in a crucial industry sector. Establishing a partnership in this healthcare-centric initiative could enhance visibility and credibility within the public sector, making it an appealing prospect for entities looking to expand their operations in this domain.

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Notice Title

South West Child Health Information Service - Market Engagement Service

Notice Description

Market Engagement exercise in respect of the provision of Child Health Information Services across the South West England localities. RFI Documentation is available to download via Atamis reference C439595 https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome The deadline for RFI Documentation is 5pm 15th May 2026.

Planning Information

Market Engagement via Request for Information Exercise

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033669-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

48814400 - Clinical information system

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 202712 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 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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