Diagnostic testing for NHS Online

Procurement reference

C443549

Procurement description

This Request for Information (RFI) seeks to understand the feasibility of enabling end to end diagnostic testing pathways to support NHS Online’s virtual elective care model. The scope of this RFI is limited to exploring provider capability, capacity, digital maturity and interoperability required to support the electronic ordering of diagnostic tests, appointment booking, and digital return of results across England.

This market engagement is pre procurement in nature and is intended to inform the development of NHS Online’s future commercial and sourcing strategy for diagnostic access. It does not seek to commission diagnostic services, determine commercial or contractual models, or identify suppliers for any future procurement. Responses will be used solely to improve NHS Online’s understanding of the current market and potential delivery models that could support digitally enabled diagnostic access at scale.

Main category

Services

Total value (estimated)

160000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

192000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

01 December 2026, 00:00AM to 02 December 2030, 23:59PM

Is a framework being established?

Yes

NHS England

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

CPV classifications

• 85100000 - Health services
• 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies
• 85111800 - Pathology services
• 85150000 - Medical imaging services
• 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories
• 85148000 - Medical analysis services
• 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
• 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services
• 85121292 - Urologist services
• 85111300 - Gynaecological hospital services
• 85121251 - Gastroenterologist services

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 December 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

02 December 2030, 23:59PM

Engagement process description

This Request for Information (RFI) seeks to understand the feasibility of enabling end to end diagnostic testing pathways to support NHS Online’s virtual elective care model. The scope of this RFI is limited to exploring provider capability, capacity, digital maturity and interoperability required to support the electronic ordering of diagnostic tests, appointment booking, and digital return of results across England.

This market engagement is pre procurement in nature and is intended to inform the development of NHS Online’s future commercial and sourcing strategy for diagnostic access. It does not seek to commission diagnostic services, determine commercial or contractual models, or identify suppliers for any future procurement. Responses will be used solely to improve NHS Online’s understanding of the current market and potential delivery models that could support digitally enabled diagnostic access at scale.

Please note: all communication relating to this market engagement will be issued on the following Atamis portal:

https://suppliersupport.atamis.co.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/4614579849119-Login-to-the-Portal

Should you wish to contract with NHS England, you will also be required to register on the Central Digital Platform if not already done so:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/suppliers-how-to-register-your-organisation-and-first-administrator-on-find-a-tender-in-three-easy-steps-html

Due date

22 May 2026, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

31 August 2026