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East London NHS Foundation Trust · NHS and health

In brief

East London NHS Foundation Trust has announced plans to buy IT and software 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 2 years, starting 1 April 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 6 bids per contract for IT and software contracts in this region (from 103 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

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)…Read the full description
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

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 017562-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 017702-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

14

Awards

6

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

  1. CCM1379 - OHU Software

    The Police and Crime Commissioner for LincolnshireNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestIT services and software, Social and domiciliary care

    Closing soon41 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £82kestimated
  2. EV Charging Infrastructure

    National Grid UK LimitedNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, WalesVehicles and fleet, IT services and software

    Closing soon4 days leftExpress interest3 lots

    £29.9mestimated
  3. Agenda for Change Job Evaluation Digital System

    NHS EnglandLondonIT services and software

    Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £2.6mestimated
  4. 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
  5. International HGV sales data

    Department for TransportLondonIT services and software

    Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £20kestimated

From notice 017562-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 February 2026, last updated 27 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.