--- title: "HEE, HEIW, NIMDTA Dental e-portfolios - Request for Information (RFI) - NHS/SoEPS/18.459" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c48c65b2-5161-43e9-814e-9ba122409f8c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c48c65b2-5161-43e9-814e-9ba122409f8c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c48c65b2-5161-43e9-814e-9ba122409f8c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c48c65b2-5161-43e9-814e-9ba122409f8c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE" published: "2018-10-25" --- # HEE, HEIW, NIMDTA Dental e-portfolios - Request for Information (RFI) - NHS/SoEPS/18.459 Buyer: SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c48c65b2-5161-43e9-814e-9ba122409f8c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c48c65b2-5161-43e9-814e-9ba122409f8c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c48c65b2-5161-43e9-814e-9ba122409f8c.json) ## Summary The South of England Procurement Centre is currently in the planning stage for the procurement titled "HEE, HEIW, NIMDTA Dental e-portfolios - Request for Information (RFI) - NHS/SoEPS/18.459". This initiative aims to gather insights on the market for providing an e-portfolio service for the NHS Dental Foundation and Core training programmes across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The deadline for responses to the RFI is set for 17 December 2018, and the procurement falls under the category of industry-specific software packages. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with the NHS and influence the future provision of dental training services. Companies with expertise in developing e-portfolio systems or those supplying technology solutions tailored for healthcare training would be well-suited to participate. Additionally, businesses interested in contributing to healthcare innovation and improving educational resources for dental professionals can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence. ## Notice The Contracting Authority (on behalf of Health Education England) is seeking to procure a provider organisation(s) [Provider] to provide an e-portfolio service for the NHS Dental Foundation and Core training programmes in England (HEE), Wales (HEIW) and Northern Ireland (NIMDTA). The Contracting Authority wishes to use this RFI to obtain an understanding of the market, suppliers and their solutions to assist in refining its business case and procurement plan prior to going to market. To this end, the Contracting Authority requests your views and ideas and asks a number of questions. We expect that you will find some questions more relevant to you and easier to respond to than others, however please try to respond to as many as you can. Your views are valuable whether or not you have come across all of the aspects covered. The commissioner reserves the right not to proceed with a Procurement, or any part thereof, or change the requirements and timescales as necessary at any time. The deadline for RFI returns is 17 December 2018 at 12 noon. Please access the RFI document for further information. Providers are invited to access the RFI documentation at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3844f11a-0432-4c90-b6d7-8097334c4c19 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Dec 2018 | | 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 | SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO30 2FY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire | | Local authority | Eastleigh | | Electoral ward | Hedge End North | | Westminster constituency | Hamble Valley | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48100000 - Industry specific software package ## Release History - 25 Oct 2018 at 12:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3844f11a-0432-4c90-b6d7-8097334c4c19 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3844f11a-0432-4c90-b6d7-8097334c4c19 25th October 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78eaf67d-a7ae-4c1c-9fc2-ce4d50adc4b8 How to Register on In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning In-Tend e-portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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