--- title: "Request for Information (RFI): Mental Health Inpatient Bed Base- ELFT" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0677e4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0677e4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0677e4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0677e4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-03-30" --- # Request for Information (RFI): Mental Health Inpatient Bed Base- ELFT Buyer: EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0677e4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0677e4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0677e4.json) ## Summary East London NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process requesting information on digital therapeutic mobile apps and website managed services, specifically focusing on the mental health inpatient bed base. The procurement is tagged as planning and seeks to assess market solutions and service models within the medical services industry, classified under hospital-related services. Located in London, the Foundation Trust is gathering information by 30th April 2026 to ensure it covers the aspects of value-for-money and future planning but is not committing to purchase or procure as a result of this request. Interested suppliers are encouraged to provide input that will be reviewed for service capability and compliance. This procurement process presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in digital health services, particularly those with expertise in hospital furniture and services, to showcase innovative solutions that align with the requirements set by the East London NHS Foundation Trust. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could benefit significantly by participating in the information gathering exercise, possibly leading to future contract opportunities. Suppliers with strong operational approaches, mobilisation strategies, and competitive indicative pricing may find themselves well-positioned to influence the Trust's decisions regarding hospital bed services solutions. Responses will help shape potential future procurement activities, offering businesses an avenue to impact healthcare development positively. ## Notice Request for Information (RFI): Mental Health Inpatient Bed Base- ELFT Atamis reference : C435511 RFI Overview East London NHS Foundation Trust ("the Authority") is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to better understand the current UK market Digital Therapeutic Mobile App and Website managed services, including 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. 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 Appendices A) Mental Health Inpatient Bed Base - ELFT Context The Authority The overarching aim of this RFI , that provider shall carry out the Services in accordance with evidence-based practice and/ or best practice in health and social care and shall comply in all respects with the standards and recommendations: * Contained in the Statement of National Minimum Standards * Issued by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence, or * Issued by any relevant professional body. * Outlined in the Local Authority Quality Assurance Framework * From any appropriate reputable clinical audit and Patient Safety Incident Investigation The Provider shall ensure that: * All staff employed or engaged by the Provider are informed and aware of the standard of performance they are required to provide and can meet that standard. * The adherence of the Provider's staff to such standards of performance is routinely monitored and remedial action is promptly taken where such standards are not attained. For the avoidance of doubt nothing in this Agreement is intended to prevent this Agreement from setting higher quality standards than those laid down under the Provider's Terms of Authorisation. What we need from you Suppliers are requested to submit: A) Service Offering Response (Appendices A-specification RFI- Mental Health Inpatient Bed Base) * Section 3 - Service model and scope - 3.1 B) Indicative Pricing Submission * Section 4- Pricing of Service and Delivery - 4.1 Please provide the pricing schedule using the Authority's specifications in Appendices A, please note an External document maybe provided 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: 30/03/2026 * Deadline for clarification questions: 15/04/2026 * RFI response deadline: 30/04/2026 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 * Indicative pricing and cost drivers ### Planning Information East London NHS Foundation Trust (“the Authority”) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to better understand the current UK market Digital Therapeutic Mobile App and Website managed services, including 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/029133-2026 | | 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 | 30 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 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 - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33192000 - Medical furniture - 33192120 - Hospital beds - 85111000 - Hospital services ## Release History - 30 Mar 2026 at 13:16 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029133-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029133-2026 30th March 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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