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title: "Request for Information (RFI) Website Maintenance, hosting and development Requ"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065d85"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Request for Information (RFI) Website Maintenance, hosting and development Requ

Buyer: EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065d85

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## Summary

East London NHS Foundation Trust, located at 9 Alie Street, London, is conducting a procurement process in the planning stage, seeking a Request for Information (RFI) for Website Maintenance, Hosting, and Development services. This procurement focuses on the services industry, specifically web page editing software development, platform interconnectivity software development, and internet and intranet software packages. Scheduled key dates include the deadline for clarification questions, set for 12th March 2026, with RFI responses due by 26th March 2026. This initiative does not involve any immediate competitive tendering but aims at gathering information to support potential future planning and ensuring value for money.

This RFI presents an opportunity for businesses in the software-related and web development sectors to showcase their capabilities and align with future procurement possibilities. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software services and sustainability solutions may find this engagement beneficial for establishing relationships with central government authorities. Business growth can be leveraged by demonstrating service capability, operational approaches, compliance, and cost-effective pricing models, paving the way for future collaborations with East London NHS Foundation Trust in enhancing their digital infrastructure. Although no immediate procurement commitment exists, the insights gathered will be instrumental in shaping future requirements and business cases within the realm of web development and maintenance services.

## Notice

Atamis ref - C427098 Request for Information (RFI) Website Maintenance, hosting and development Requirements (ELFT) RFI Overview East London NHS Foundation Trust (the Authority) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) This RFI is being conducted to support internal value for money (VfM) assurance and potential future planning. This is not a call for competition, invitation to tender, or procurement exercise, and the Authority is not committing to any purchase or subsequent procurement as a result of this RFI. Scope of services (indicative) Suppliers are asked to provide information relating to some or all of the following service areas (please state clearly what you can provide) (Full specifications in Attachments A and appendices A - enabled modules ELFT) * Website Maintenance * Hosting * Development Requirements comparison. What we need from you Suppliers are requested to submit A) Service Offering Response (Attachment A) * Section 4 - Service requirement - 4.1 and 4.8 * Section 5- Sustainability and social value -5.1 and 5.2 B) Indicative Pricing Submission (Attachment B) Please complete the pricing schedule using the Authority's assumptions. Pricing should be provided as - document "appendices A- enabled modules ELFT" support if necessary Also if applicable the below * any fixed charges (e.g. management fees, rental fees) * any typical additional charges (e.g. emergency uplift) * indexation assumptions (CPI / RPI /etc ) RFI timetable * RFI published: 26/02/2026 * Deadline for clarification questions: 12/03/2026 * RFI response deadline: 26/03/2026 All dates are subject to change at the Authority's discretion. Communications and clarifications All communications relating to this RFI must be via Atamis messaging. The Authority will not respond to direct approaches outside the portal. Important notices (compliance - disclaimers) * This RFI is for information gathering and market intelligence only. * The Authority is not liable for any costs incurred by suppliers in responding. * The Authority may choose to cancel or amend this RFI at any time. * Any future procurement (if undertaken) will be conducted in accordance with applicable UK procurement rules and the Authority's Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders. * The Authority may use information received to shape future requirements, internal business cases, or procurement documentation. No information provided is confidential unless clearly marked and justifiable; however, the Authority will handle responses in accordance with its legal obligations (including FOIA) . Suppliers should therefore avoid including unnecessary sensitive information. Evaluation approach (for transparency) Responses will be reviewed for * Service capability and coverage * Operational approach and mobilisation * Compliance and governance * Reporting and data quality * Sustainability / carbon reporting * Indicative pricing and cost drivers

### Planning Information

Request for Information (RFI) Website Maintenance, hosting and development Requirements (ELFT) Atamis C427098
RFI Overview
East London NHS Foundation Trust (the Authority) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) tincluding service models, mobilisation approaches, reporting, sustainability options and indicative pricing.
This RFI is being conducted to support internal value for money (VfM) assurance and potential future planning. This is not a call for competition, invitation to tender, or procurement exercise, and the Authority is not committing to any purchase or subsequent procurement as a result of this RFI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017702-2026 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| 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 | EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48220000 - Internet and intranet software package
- 72212211 - Platform interconnectivity software development services
- 72212224 - Web page editing software development services
- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 09:49 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017702-2026
- 26 Feb 2026 at 16:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017562-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017702-2026
  27th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017562-2026
  26th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.elft.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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