National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine-East Midlands: Healthcare Partner

How to Participate: 1. Access the Pre-Market Engagement Document: The full Pre-Market Engagement (PME) document, including detailed background, scope, questions for providers, and submission requirements, is available via the Delta eSourcing platform. To access: •Visit the Delta eSourcing portal : https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ •Register as a supplier if you have not already done so •Search for this opportunity using the access code: ZBJ86Z66CZ •Download the PME document and associated materials 2. Review and Respond: Please review the PME document carefully and provide comprehensive written responses to all questions. The PME document covers: •About your organization •Market interest and strategic fit •Proposed clinical services and patient populations •Financial model and commercial viability •Teaching and research contributions •Space, facilities, and operational requirements •Governance, quality assurance, and partnership arrangements •Risks, concerns, and potential deal-breakers •Procurement approach preferences •Learning from previous similar partnerships 3. Submit Your Response: Deadline: 17:00 BST on 24 April 2026 Submission method: Via the Delta eSourcing portal only. Following the closure of the PME period: Analysis: •We will analyze all responses received to assess market appetite, viability, and optimal procurement approach •We may contact respondents for follow-up discussions or clarifications (but are under no obligation to do so) Decision: •We will decide whether to proceed with a formal procurement, and if so, what procurement route and structure to adopt •The intelligence gathered through PME will inform the development of formal tender documentation (if we proceed) If we proceed to formal procurement: •A separate tender notice (Contract Notice) will be published on Find a Tender Service •Formal procurement will follow the Procurement Act 2023 requirements •The formal procurement will be open to all eligible providers, including those who did not participate in PME Participation in, or non-participation in, the engagement does not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement, and is not a condition of participation in the future tender. Deadline for PME Return: 24/04/26 (12 noon)