Planning

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

NHS Regional & Local Insight

NHS England

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

07 Sep 2026 at 13:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

07 Sep 2026 at 12:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Sep 2026 at 08:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England intends to commission a provider to design, develop and maintain an accessible regional and local insight tool. The tool will provide granular, population-segmented information to support NHS service improvement and service change, effective communications, engagement with local communities and understanding of local populations. It is intended for use by all NHS organisations approved by NHS England. The requirement combines market research, data capture, bespoke software development and ongoing software maintenance. The work is a service rather than construction or supply of physical goods, with NHS England acting as the public-sector buyer. The procurement is structured as one planned lot and is described as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The likely users and beneficiaries are NHS organisations across England.

This procurement is at the planning stage: NHS England has stated its intention to procure but has not issued an invitation to tender. It is conducting preliminary market engagement through a Request for Information, with documentation available through its Atamis e-tendering portal under reference C469955. The engagement milestone is scheduled for 23 September 2026, while the requirement description asks for RFI returns by 23 September 2027 at 12 noon; businesses should check the RFI materials to resolve this date difference. NHS England expects a subsequent notice on 27 October 2026. The planned contract period is 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029. The process is above the applicable threshold, uses one lot and is expected to involve a tender procedure, but no final competition timetable or award criteria has been set out.

The requirement is likely to suit suppliers combining population insight, market research, data management and digital product delivery. Relevant capability includes collecting and integrating local-level data, segmenting populations, turning complex information into clear and accessible user tools, and designing software that can be adopted across multiple NHS organisations. Suppliers should be prepared to explain how they would support service improvement, communications, community engagement and deeper understanding of local populations, rather than supplying a standalone research report. Experience of bespoke software development, user-centred design, accessibility and long-term maintenance would be useful preparation. The buyer has identified the work as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, so smaller specialist firms or mission-led organisations may wish to consider participating, including through partnerships where complementary research, data and technology skills are needed.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Regional & Local Insight

Notice Description

We (the PACE team on behalf of the NHS England) are seeking to commission a provider to design a tool to deliver granular local-level, population-segmented insight to: * help inform service improvement and service change; * inform effective communications; * support engagement with local communities; and * build understanding of our local populations. We require a provider to develop an accessible tool which will be made available by the provider to all NHS organisations approved by NHSE. This market engagement is to be undertaken via a Request for Information exercise. RFI Documentation can be accessed via NHS England e-tendering portal Atamis https://atamis-1928.my.site.com Contract Reference C469955 The deadline for returns is 23 September 2027 at 12 noon

Planning Information

This market engagement is to be undertaken via a Request for Information exercise. RFI Documentation can be accessed via NHS England e-tendering portal Atamis https://atamis-1928.my.site.com Contract Reference C469955 The deadline for returns is 23 September 2027 at 12 noon

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f1d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084388-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72230000 - Custom software development services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72313000 - Data capture services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Oct 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 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
Postcode Area
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...