--- title: "Request for Information (RFI) Digital Adoption Workforce Development Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06df35" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06df35" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06df35.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06df35.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2026-08-07" --- # Request for Information (RFI) Digital Adoption Workforce Development Programme Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06df35 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06df35) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06df35.json) ## Summary The procurement process currently in planning, managed by NHS England, involves a "Request for Information (RFI) Digital Adoption Workforce Development Programme". The procurement is tagged under the services category, specifically focusing on education and training services, according to CPV classification 80000000. The primary location for this opportunity is in London, UK. This RFI aims to gather information on projects such as a Change Management Toolkit and Professional Development Service, with the potential to be executed as one or two separate lots. Key dates to note include a milestone for submission of interest by 21st August 2026, with the procurement process scheduled to advance further by November 2026. The contracting period is set tentatively from January 2027 to January 2030, with possibilities for renewal through January 2032. The procurement method allows for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in change management and professional development services, particularly those with expertise in digital adoption within the healthcare sector. Companies offering accredited training services or with capabilities to design and maintain comprehensive management toolkits will find this contract advantageous for business growth. SMEs and VCSEs are especially well-suited to compete, given NHS England's specification for suitability. Participation in this RFI allows potential suppliers to influence project structuring and to position themselves favourably for imminent procurement announcements, thereby advancing business development and expansion prospects within a significant public sector framework. ## Notice Request For Information to collect information about a project to commission the following solutions Project 1: Change Management Toolkit and Network The objective is to redesign and maintain the national Change Management Toolkit and operate a national Change Management Network. Project 2: Professional Development Service The objective is to establish a sustainable, accredited professional development offer that builds Digital Adoption capability across health and care. These may be run as one procurement, split into two lots or as two separate opportunities. One or more further tender advertisement(s) will be issued at the appropriate time as required. Your responses at this point will have no bearing on any future tender bids you may wish to submit. You will not be disadvantaged if you choose not to respond to this Request for Information (RFI), but it will be helpful to understand your views at this early stage, so you are encouraged to respond as fully as you can. 1) Please return the questionnaire as fully as you can 2) Please return the form by 17:00 21st August 2026 The commencement of procurement and award of any subsequent contract will be subject to budgetary approval. Further information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge. https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Pz00001rCdHwIAK&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= ### Planning Information Closing deadline for submission of interest 5pm 20th August 2026 NHS England reserves the right to amend the timeline without prior notice. To express interest and respond to the request for information, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075341-2026 | | 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, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Nov 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2030 | | 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 | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 7 Aug 2026 at 13:15 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075341-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075341-2026 7th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Pz00001rCdHwIAK&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.england.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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