Planning

Pre-Market Engagement - ELHT Pain and Rheumatology

EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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08 Jun 2026 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is undergoing a tendering process for the provision of Pain Management and Rheumatology Services, currently in the planning stage. This pre-market engagement aims to identify competent suppliers to cater to the medical specialist services. Located at Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn, UK (postcode BB2 3HH), the contract's estimated value is £615,000 and the procurement falls under the services category. Interested parties should mark the relevant deadlines: clarifications by 19 June 2026 and technical submissions by 22 June 2026, with the procurement process being managed via ATAMIS. The expected contract period is from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, covering the regions of UKD4 and UKD46.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical services, particularly those capable of scaling services within the specified timeframe and budget. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly attractive as the contract is deemed suitable for such entities. The procurement process offers a chance to become a trusted supplier to a central government public authority, potentially fostering long-term relationships and expanding business in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement - ELHT Pain and Rheumatology

Notice Description

Pre-Market Engagement to identify capable suppliers to deliver Pain Management and Rheumatology Services to East Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Submissions should be made via ATAMIS. Direct Engagement with the Trusts or its representatives will not be included.

Planning Information

Submissions should be made via ATAMIS. Direct Engagement with the Trusts or its representatives will not be included. Technical Capability and Commercial Estimate to be submitted to the Trust by 1200 on 22/06/2026. Deadline for Clarifications 1200 on 19/06/2026. This PME is to assess the market for competent suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053721-2026
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

85121200 - Medical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£615,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB2 3HH
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire, TLD46 East Lancashire

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn South East
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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