Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
7 & 8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
UK
Contact person: Martyna Migas
E-mail: martyna.migas1@nhs.net
NUTS: UKE42
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Market Engagement Event for East ofEngland prisons
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85140000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS England (East of England) intends to undertake a procurement for healthcare services across the following prisons:<br/><br/>HMP Chelmsford<br/>HMP The Mount<br/>HMP Highpoint,<br/>HMP Hollesley Bay<br/>HMP Warren Hill<br/>HMP Norwich<br/>HMP Wayland<br/>HMP Bure
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
.01
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH15
UKH17
UKH14
UKH23
UKH3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS England (East of England) intends to undertake a procurement for healthcare services across the following prisons:<br/><br/>HMP Chelmsford <br/>HMP The Mount <br/>HMP Highpoint, <br/>HMP Hollesley Bay <br/>HMP Warren Hill <br/>HMP Norwich<br/>HMP Wayland<br/>HMP Bure<br/><br/>and the Commissioners would like to seek the providers’ views on how the service could be configured including lotting approach.<br/><br/>This is purely a market assessment exercise. 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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>The project reference is C469545-Market Engagement Event for Healthcare services in the East of England.<br/>Organisations who wish to attend the Market engagement event need to submit the questionnaire by 12 noon on 18th September 2026. Please note that no more than three individuals pre organisation can attend the event.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
26/10/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/09/2026