---
title: "Pre-Market Engagement - ELHT Pain and Rheumatology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06af92"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06af92.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-06-08"
---

# Pre-Market Engagement - ELHT Pain and Rheumatology

Buyer: EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06af92

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## Summary

The East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is undergoing a tendering process for the provision of Pain Management and Rheumatology Services, currently in the planning stage. This pre-market engagement aims to identify competent suppliers to cater to the medical specialist services. Located at Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn, UK (postcode BB2 3HH), the contract's estimated value is £615,000 and the procurement falls under the services category. Interested parties should mark the relevant deadlines: clarifications by 19 June 2026 and technical submissions by 22 June 2026, with the procurement process being managed via ATAMIS. The expected contract period is from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, covering the regions of UKD4 and UKD46.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical services, particularly those capable of scaling services within the specified timeframe and budget. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly attractive as the contract is deemed suitable for such entities. The procurement process offers a chance to become a trusted supplier to a central government public authority, potentially fostering long-term relationships and expanding business in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Pre-Market Engagement to identify capable suppliers to deliver Pain Management and Rheumatology Services to East Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Submissions should be made via ATAMIS. Direct Engagement with the Trusts or its representatives will not be included.

### Planning Information

Submissions should be made via ATAMIS. Direct Engagement with the Trusts or its representatives will not be included.
Technical Capability and Commercial Estimate to be submitted to the Trust by 1200 on 22/06/2026.
Deadline for Clarifications 1200 on 19/06/2026.
This PME is to assess the market for competent suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053721-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £615,000 |
| 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 | EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB2 3HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn South East |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire, TLD46 East Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121200 - Medical specialist services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 10:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053721-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053721-2026
  8th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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