--- title: "NHS Website Alpha Request for Information" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9d5aea87-bb26-4b94-930f-70aeafb70b34" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9d5aea87-bb26-4b94-930f-70aeafb70b34" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d5aea87-bb26-4b94-930f-70aeafb70b34.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d5aea87-bb26-4b94-930f-70aeafb70b34.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY" published: "2021-09-03" --- # NHS Website Alpha Request for Information Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d5aea87-bb26-4b94-930f-70aeafb70b34 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9d5aea87-bb26-4b94-930f-70aeafb70b34) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d5aea87-bb26-4b94-930f-70aeafb70b34.json) ## Summary The NHS Business Services Authority is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "NHS Website Alpha Request for Information." This tender aims to gather insights and comments to refine requirements for the NHSBSA website development. Interested suppliers must register by 4th October 2021 to participate and respond to the request for information, which is open from 3rd September until midday on the deadline. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on worldwide web site design services, with additional classifications including content management software development and information systems planning. The delivery address for submissions is in Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8NY, United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on digital services, particularly those with expertise in web design, software development, and consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, especially those with capabilities in content management and system planning. By providing valuable insights to shape the requirements for this project, businesses can position themselves favourably for future contracts with the NHS, which aims to ensure value for money and a successful outcome for the NHSBSA website development. ## Notice RFI to help define how as an organisation we move forward with the NHSBSA website. The NHSBSA are looking for open and honest comments and information to help refine our requirements to ensure a successful outcome and value for money for the NHSBSA. The NHSBSA have conducted a discovery for the NHSBSA website and are now ready to move to the Alpha stage to build on the research carried out so far. This RFI is to help inform the requirements for the future contract for this Alpha stage. To participate, suppliers are requested to: 1. register at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome and confirm their registration and intention to participate by email to nhsbsa.commercialservicesteam@nhs.net 2. On receipt of the email, we will issue the NHSBSA Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for completion. 3. On receipt of the signed NDA, suppliers will be given access to the RFI documents to enable them to participate through the Health Family portal. 4. Please note that the RFI is open from 3rd September and interested suppliers are requested to provide a response by the 4th October 2021. Documents can be requested up until the 4th October however please note that the RFI documents will only be made available to those suppliers that have completed steps 1 and 2 above. The opportunity will close at 12:00 noon on the 4th October 2021 so please allow sufficient time to complete stages 1 and 2. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/383c8db0-4d20-46ee-88d7-048cbdb65b07 | | Notice type | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Oct 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE15 8NY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Lemington | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72212783 - Content management software development services - 72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services - 72330000 - Content or data standardization and classification services - 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 79415200 - Design consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Sep 2021 at 15:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/383c8db0-4d20-46ee-88d7-048cbdb65b07 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/383c8db0-4d20-46ee-88d7-048cbdb65b07 3rd September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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