Estimated Value
Up to £0
Deadline
Not specified
Published
11 September 2026
Type
services
Overview
NHS England (East of England) intends to undertake a procurement for healthcare services across the following prisons: HMP Chelmsford HMP The Mount HMP Highpoint, HMP Hollesley Bay HMP Warren Hill HMP Norwich HMP Wayland HMP Bure
NHS England (East of England) intends to undertake a procurement for healthcare services across the following prisons: HMP Chelmsford HMP The Mount HMP Highpoint, HMP Hollesley Bay HMP Warren Hill HMP Norwich HMP Wayland HMP Bure
and the Commissioners would like to seek the providers’ views on how the service could be configured including lotting approach. This is purely a market assessment exercise.
Submission
Organisations who wish to attend the Market engagement event need to submit the questionnaire by 12 noon on 18th September 2026.
Additional details
Any subsequent procurement will be advertised separately, and all organisations wishing to participate will need to respond to the procurement opportunity if and when it is published. The aim of the market engagement exercise is to inform potential providers of the opportunity and to assist the commissioner in deciding on the most appropriate strategy including lotting approach for the future procurement.
The publication of this Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire shall in no way commit or oblige NHS England to conduct any future procurement procedure or take any further steps in relation to such procurement procedure. Respondents should not rely on any information or indication given during this engagement exercise as a commitment by the Commissioners to procure services in a particular manner, to follow a particular provider selection process or to implement any specific model of service delivery.
Any future decisions will be taken in accordance with the applicable legal and regulatory framework, including the Provider Selection Regime. If you wish to attend the market engagement event (please note that this event is held in person at Capital Park, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5XB ) please register on the Atamis website https://healthfamily.force.com/s/Welcomeand complete the questionnaire.
The project reference is C469545-Market Engagement Event for Healthcare services in the East of England. Please note that no more than three individuals pre organisation can attend the event.
AI Analysis
Get a detailed breakdown of requirements, key tasks, and tips for reading this tender
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Partnership Trust
1 contract wonlatest 10 Sept 2026£22m
total awarded
- 2
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
1 contract wonlatest 10 Sept 2026£22m
total awarded
- 3
Hurley Clinic Partnership known as the Hurley Group
1 contract wonlatest 26 Aug 2026 - 4
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
1 contract wonlatest 24 Jul 2026
Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Partnership Trust is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
Before you bid, buyers check
two years of filed accountsyour financial standingturnover vs contract valueyour Companies House recordcash flow for 30-day termscredit scores and ratios
Actions
Sign up freeto open noticeSign up free to downloadA free account takes a moment and unlocks the buyer’s own notice, tender documents, fit scoring and the Bid Writer. From 1 September 2026 opening these links becomes £2/month membership.
Open Bid WriterIndependent software, web & cloud studio. We design, build and grow digital products that quietly outlast their category.
How to Apply
Step-by-step submission guide
Submission Portal
Find a Tender
Open the original notice
Click the button below to view the full notice on Find a Tender Service (FTS)
Check the procedure type
The "Procedure" section tells you if it's Open (one stage) or Restricted (SQ then ITT). This changes how you apply
Access the eSourcing portal
FTS notices link to the buyer's eSourcing platform — register there to access documents
Complete the Selection Questionnaire
Higher-value contracts often require an SQ first — this pre-qualifies you before the full bid stage
Submit electronically
Upload your completed response through the eSourcing platform before the closing date and time
FTS contracts are above UK procurement thresholds. Late submissions are strictly rejected — submit at least 24 hours before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
Useful Resources
A free account takes a moment and unlocks the buyer’s own notice, tender documents, fit scoring and the Bid Writer. From 1 September 2026 opening these links becomes £2/month membership.
Buyer Profile
NHS EnglandKey Dates
Published
11 September 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
planning
Source
find a tender
Related Tenders
CBMC-PTR-291-2026-27 - CRF community advice & support programme (general advice)
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement to inform the future procurement of integrated Welfare Advice Services across Bradford D
CBMC-PTR-291-2026-27 - CRF community advice & support programme (general advice)
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement to inform the future procurement of integrated Welfare Advice Services across Bradford D
OV/DS-2026 - outdoor playground equipment framework
Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations for the Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations for th
Provision of animal health & welfare services
York City Council is looking for a supplier to deliver animal health and welfare services, covering veterinary care and animal husbandry, for council‑owned or managed animals.
