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title: "MARKET ENGAGEMENT: Value Based Procurement - Industry Presentation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fecb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2026-06-22"
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# MARKET ENGAGEMENT: Value Based Procurement - Industry Presentation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fecb

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## Summary

The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) is implementing a market engagement process titled "Value Based Procurement - Industry Presentation". This tender falls under the medical equipment industry category and is focused on involving procurement professionals and medtech suppliers to enhance understanding of the Value Based Procurement (VBP) policy within the NHS. The engagement will take place through two webinars on the 8th and 9th of July 2026. The procurement is currently in its planning stage, indicating the beginning of the tender process aimed at fostering collaboration and information sharing prior to any formal procurement activities. The document highlights the department's central government status and includes a contact point in London, UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the medtech sector, particularly SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), to collaborate with the NHS. By participating, companies can gain insights into the upcoming VBP policy and network with key stakeholders, fostering potential partnerships and increasing visibility within the public procurement space. This invitation primarily suits suppliers experienced in providing medical equipment who are eager to expand their engagement within the central government sector. By participating in these sessions, suppliers can better position themselves for future tenders in a closely related domain.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking to engage procurement professionals and medtech suppliers to the NHS to spread awareness of the Value Based Procurement (VBP) policy. This engagement will be conducted through two virtual sessions, information for which can be found in the market engagement registration pack attached in the supplier document area. Attendees will receive a short presentation from a Departmental official, followed by a Q&A session. ***PLEASE GO TO THE SUPPLIER DOCUMENTS AREA ABOVE TO REGISTER. Click the 'view documents' tab above (rather than the 'register interest' tab), and download the registration pack. This includes the links to register.*** NB. There is no planned procurement activity relating to the publication of this notice.

### Planning Information

Engagement will take place through two webinars, the first on the 8th July, and repeated on the 9th July. 
Participants need only attend one session.
Further information can be found in the market engagement registration pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058581-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2026 - 9 Jul 2026 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE |
| Additional buyers | DHSC, LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 13:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058581-2026
- 9 Apr 2025 at 10:52 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013917-2025
- 8 Apr 2025 at 13:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013667-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058581-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013917-2025
  9th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013667-2025
  8th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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