Request for Information (RFI) Digital Adoption Workforce Development Programme

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    "description": "Request For Information to collect information about a project to commission the following solutions\nProject 1: Change Management Toolkit and Network\nThe objective is to redesign and maintain the national Change Management Toolkit and operate a national Change Management Network.\nProject 2: Professional Development Service\nThe objective is to establish a sustainable, accredited professional development offer that builds Digital Adoption capability across health and care.\nThese may be run as one procurement, split into two lots or as two separate opportunities.\nOne or more further tender advertisement(s) will be issued at the appropriate time as required. Your responses at this point will have no bearing on any future tender bids you may wish to submit. \nYou will not be disadvantaged if you choose not to respond to this Request for Information (RFI), but it will be helpful to understand your views at this early stage, so you are encouraged to respond as fully as you can.   \n1)             Please return the questionnaire as fully as you can   \n2)             Please return the form by 17:00 21st August 2026\nThe commencement of procurement and award of any subsequent contract will be subject to budgetary approval.\nFurther information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge.\nhttps://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Pz00001rCdHwIAK&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=",
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        "dueDate": "2026-08-21T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "Closing deadline for submission of interest 5pm 20th August 2026\nNHS England reserves the right to amend the timeline without prior notice.\nTo express interest and respond to the request for information, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome"
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