RFI for Managed Services - Endoscopy, Radiology, Cath Labs & CTC and Theatres

Description

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued on behalf of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT). Through this exercise, MSEFT aims to engage with the supplier market to gather insight, assess capacity and capability, explore commercial and delivery models, and help shape its future procurement strategy for a potential Managed Services programme. The programme may span four key modalities: • Endoscopy • Radiology • Cath Labs, Cardiothoracic and Vascular • Theatres MSEFT is seeking supplier perspectives on delivering outsourced models across the following areas: Consumables and Non Pay Spend • Gloves • Syringes • Dressings • Surgical consumables • Consignment stock Inventory and Supply Chain Optimisation • Stock management • Just in time supply • Waste reduction • Catalogue management • Logistics management Capital Equipment and Managed Equipment Services • Core equipment • Imaging equipment • Theatre equipment • Maintenance • Replacement planning • Asset management • Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) Facilities Management • Hard FM • Soft FM • Strategic estates and infrastructure investment Clinical Pathways and Service Redesign • Theatre utilisation • Length of stay optimisation • Demand management • Pathway standardisation In addition, this structured RFI seeks input on: • Market appetite • Delivery capability • Mobilisation capacity • Commercial models (including IFRS16 considerations) • Risk transfer • KPIs and governance • Innovation opportunities • Baseline data requirements • Potential procurement structures (single procurement, multi lot, or four separate procurements). The feedback collected will inform the design of any future service model and associated procurement approach for MSEFT. To express an interest in this project and access the RFI documentation and all other information concerning the RFI, please go to the Jaggaer website at: https://attain.ukp.app.jaggaer.com Click on ‘Register here’ and follow the on-screen instructions. Please note that expressions of interest will not be accepted by any means other than through the Jaggaer e-procurement portal. The closing date for submitting completed RFIs is 12:00 noon on 17 April 2026. Disclaimer: This RFI is intended only to elicit information. Responders to this RFI should note that no concessions, contracts or other arrangements will be awarded pursuant to this RFI. Responding, or not responding, to this RFI will neither increase nor decrease any supplier’s chances of being awarded a contract from any subsequent Invitation to Tender process. MSEFT shall not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by respondents to this RFI in preparing and / or submitting such responses. This notice does not constitute a call for competition. Participation is voluntary and does not affect eligibility to participate in any future procurement(s). Following receipt and analysis of RFI responses, MSEFT may: • Refine the scope and requirements • Conduct additional engagement sessions • Publish a Planned Procurement Notice • Launch a formal competitive procurement(s). Suppliers who participate in this RFI exercise will be notified through the portal of any subsequent notices. This preliminary market engagement is undertaken in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024.