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title: "Clinical Terminology Server Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e255"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2025-11-17"
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# Clinical Terminology Server Solution

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e255

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## Summary

NHS England is currently in the planning stage for the re-procurement of a Clinical Terminology Server Solution, intended to replace the existing NHS England Terminology Server. This initiative is classified under the 'Software package and information systems' industry category with a focus on medical software packages and software support services. The procurement process is taking place in London, UK, with key dates including the publication of Request for Information (RFI) documents on 1st December 2025, a deadline for clarification questions on 5th December 2025, and the final submission deadline for the market engagement by 15th December 2025. The primary role of this solution is to maintain and provide access to clinical terminologies essential for healthcare data exchange. The procurement is above the threshold and utilises a dynamic purchasing system, with an estimated contract value of £360,000 excluding VAT.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses dealing in medical software solutions and software support services, particularly those capable of providing platforms compliant with FHIR® standards. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is deemed suitable for smaller enterprises. By engaging with this tender, businesses can expand their portfolio within the healthcare sector, especially those already offering similar solutions. This creates an opportunity for businesses to collaborate with a major public authority like NHS England, potentially enhancing their market presence and contributing to the improvement of healthcare IT infrastructure. The contract period is set to start on 15th September 2026 and will conclude on 14th September 2028, offering a significant engagement period for successful bidders.

## Notice

NHS England (NHSE) plans to re-procure a clinical terminology server solution to replace the current NHS England Terminology Server. A clinical terminology server is a centralised platform that stores, manages, and provides access to standard clinical terminologies and classifications. Its primary purpose is to ensure consistency and accuracy when recording and exchanging healthcare data. The NHS England Terminology Server is a FHIR(r) compliant solution that holds and disseminates assured international terminologies and classifications (such as SNOMED CT and ICD-10) and terminologies mandated for use in England, such as the NHS dictionary of medicines and devices (dm+d). You can find more details about the current NHS England Terminology Server on the following website: https://digital.nhs.uk/services/terminology-server

### Planning Information

Suppliers interested in this opportunity are requested to complete the Request for Information (RFI) document Appendix A related to the Clinical Terminology Server Solution which will become available from the 1st December 2025.
Clarification questions and responses must be submitted via the NHS England’s e-Tendering portal, Atamis.
The RFI documents and questionnaire can be found on Atamis by searching for " C402178 RFI – Clinical Terminology Server Solution". To register on the NHS England’s e-Tendering portal and to access this opportunity, please go to https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. You can then search for the opportunity and access any further information.
The RFI documents will be published on 1st December 2025.
The deadline for submitting questions relating to this RFI will be 15:00 Friday 5th December 2025.
This preliminary market engagement exercise is due for return by 15:00 Monday 15th December 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074342-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| 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 | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2026 - 14 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48180000 - Medical software package
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2025 at 12:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074342-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074342-2025
  17th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://digital.nhs.uk/services/terminology-server
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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