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Request for Information (RFI): Mental Health Inpatient Bed Base- ELFT

East London NHS Foundation Trust · NHS and health

In brief

East London NHS Foundation Trust has announced plans to buy medical supplies and healthcare work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 23 months, starting 1 May 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for medical supplies contracts in this region (from 65 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

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…Read the full description
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

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 029133-2026

About the buyer

  1. Radiopharmacy Managed Services

    Guy's and ST Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustLondonHealthcare services, Medical equipment and supplies

    Closing soon2 hours left

    £85mestimated
  2. Disabled Facilities Adaptations DN805651 RESID 2526-106

    London Borough of BrentLondonConstruction, Medical equipment and supplies

    Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £3.6mestimated
  3. CSSD Track and Trace system

    Guy's and ST Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustLondonMedical equipment and supplies, IT services and software

    Closing soon6 days left

    £250kestimated
  4. STG - Hepatitis C Vehicle Mobile Unit v2

    St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustLondonVehicles and fleet, Medical equipment and supplies

    Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    Value not stated
  5. Procurement of Critical Fill & Freeze Dry Consumables for Manufacturing

    MhraLondonMedical equipment and supplies

    Open10 days left

    £700kestimated

From notice 029133-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.