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RFI: Indemnity Cover for Resident Doctors (NHSE)

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

09 Jul 2026 at 14:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is initiating a procurement process for indemnity cover for resident doctors across multiple specialties, including general practitioners and potentially Dental Public Health. This Request for Information (RFI) is currently in the planning stage with NHS England seeking early supplier input to shape the future delivery model of this service, which falls under the services category with a focus on education and training. The procurement location is based in London, UK, with a deadline for submitting completed RFI documents set for Thursday, 30th July 2026 at 17:00. The process will be managed through the Atamis e-sourcing portal, and NHS England reserves the right to change timelines as necessary.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to secure a contract that extends from 4th August 2027 to 3rd August 2030, with potential for renewal. Given the focus on indemnity cover, businesses specialising in healthcare insurance or legal indemnity services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method calls for a collaborative approach with suppliers, aiming to gather comprehensive input to ensure a robust delivery model, thereby opening avenues for innovative solutions and partnerships in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI: Indemnity Cover for Resident Doctors (NHSE)

Notice Description

NHS England (NHSE) must secure continued indemnity cover for GP resident doctors and seven other medical specialties beyond August 2027, while also exploring the inclusion of Dental Public Health as a further speciality. We request via RFI (Request for Information) for early supplier input to support and shape the future delivery model of this commission. We encourage all suppliers to respond as fully as possible. Deadline to upload and submit your completed RFI document is Thursday 30th July 2026 at 17:00hrs. Any supplier who chooses not to respond to this RFI (Request for Information) will not be disadvantaged by deciding not to do so. To express interest, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Planning Information

Closing deadline to upload and submit your completed RFI document is Thursday 30th July 2026 at 17:00hrs. To express interest and respond to the request for information, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome NHS England reserves the right to amend the timeline without prior notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c7b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064793-2026
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Aug 2027 - 3 Aug 2030 3-4 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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