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

East London NHS Foundation Trust · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

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

Classification

  • CPV33192000 — Medical furniture
  • CPV33192120 — Hospital beds
  • CPV85111000 — Hospital services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-0677e4
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
No
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 May 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2028, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
33192000
Description
Medical furniture
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
33192120
Description
Hospital beds
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
85111000
Description
Hospital services

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
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.
Due
30 Apr 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
029133-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
30 Mar 2026, 14:16
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Id
GB-PPON-PQBH-7734-VGLG

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PQBH-7734-VGLG

Address

Street Address
9 Alie Street
Locality
London
Postal Code
E1 8DE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI42

Contact

Name
Harpreet Bhachu

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI42 · E1 8DE · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 029133-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·