Planning

Provision of NHS Youth Forum Services - Market Engagement

NHS ENGLAND

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01 May 2026 at 12:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at appointing a support partner to deliver and manage the NHS Youth Forum Services. This procurement, under the industry category of health services, involves activities such as consultations, content creation, and event support, aligning with NHS England's public involvement duties. The process is centred in London, UK, with a preliminary market engagement occurring as part of a Request for Information (RFI) exercise, closing on 15 May 2026. The tender anticipates a contract start on 1 October 2026 for an initial term of 24 months, potentially extending by another 12 months, subject to performance and budget constraints. The procurement method seeks competitive bids once NHS England moves beyond the planning stage.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in youth engagement and public consultation. Businesses equipped to provide a comprehensive service package, including research, content creation, and event management, stand to benefit. The tender is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the nature and scope of the required services. With an estimated contract value grossing at £540,000, the tender invites competitive organisations to influence public health initiatives and policies via direct engagement with NHS England and related government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of NHS Youth Forum Services - Market Engagement

Notice Description

NHS England is exploring the appointment of a support partner to deliver and manage the NHS Youth Forum, including associated engagement activities such as: * Consultations and long term research projects * Content creation * Attendance and support at in person events These activities support NHS England's statutory duties in relation to public involvement (Section 13Q), ensuring young people are meaningfully involved in decisions about the services NHS England commissions. The NHS Youth Forum also supports wider government engagement, including work with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and other government departments. For example, Forum members have met with policy leads and ministers to contribute to discussions on the 10 Year Health Plan.

Planning Information

NHS England is undertaking a market engagement exercise to seek feedback from potential providers in relation to the future delivery of NHS Youth Forum Services. This exercise is issued as a Request for Information (RFI) only. It is intended to inform NHS England’s understanding of the market and potential delivery models and does not represent a commitment or guarantee that a procurement will proceed. NHS England is exploring the appointment of a support partner to deliver and manage the NHS Youth Forum, including associated engagement activities such as: • Consultations and long term research projects • Content creation • Attendance and support at in person events These activities support NHS England’s statutory duties in relation to public involvement (Section 13Q), ensuring young people are meaningfully involved in decisions about the services NHS England commissions. The NHS Youth Forum also supports wider government engagement, including work with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and other government departments. For example, Forum members have met with policy leads and ministers to contribute to discussions on the 10 Year Health Plan. Subject to the outcome of this market engagement and internal approvals, NHS England anticipates running a competitive tender exercise for these services. The proposed contract term is expected to be: • An initial term of up to 24 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months, • Any extension would be subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability. How to Participate Interested organisations are invited to review the RFI documentation and submit their responses in line with the instructions provided. • Deadline for RFI submissions: 12:00pm on Friday 15 May 2026 Please follow the link below to access the RFI documentation and submit your response https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06904d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040515-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 May 20262 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 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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