Planning

Pre Market Engagement for Market Research in relation to the Mental Health Survey 2025/2026 (5932343)

REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Planning

29 Apr 2025 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process, with a focus on market research services related to the Mental Health Survey 2025/2026. This initiative is primarily aimed at supporting the Public Health Agency (PHA) in Northern Ireland. The process involves a pre-market engagement phase, where potential suppliers are being invited to participate by providing input via a questionnaire. Responses are due by 15:00 on Tuesday, 13 May 2025. The procurement is classified under the services category and is compliant with Northern Irish devolved regulations. The buyer's office is located in Armagh, UK, and communication takes place through the eTendersNI secure messaging platform.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in market research, survey analysis, research services, and survey services, as it opens pathways for engaging with the Health and Social Care sector in Northern Ireland. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to engage, as the process highlights suitability for these organisations. Participating in this procurement could facilitate business growth by expanding networks and enhancing expertise within the public health domain. The contract period is scheduled from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, offering a sustained engagement for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Pre Market Engagement for Market Research in relation to the Mental Health Survey 2025/2026 (5932343)

Notice Description

This is a Pre Market Engagement Notice to inform and seek engagement with potential suppliers for Market Research in relation to the Mental Health Survey 2025/2026 for Public Health Agency (PHA). See [FRM02.N08] for further details.

Planning Information

This is a Pre Market Engagement Notice to inform and seek engagement with potential suppliers for Market Research in relation to the Mental Health Survey 2025/2026 for Public Health Agency (PHA). To this end, BSO Procurement and Logistics Service PaLS wish to engage with potential suppliers on behalf of the Health and Social Care for Northern Ireland to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through a questionnaire. Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of this CfT. All correspondence in relation to this tender will be communicated via the secure eTendersNI messaging area. Suppliers will be required to return answers to the questionnaire and any comments no later than 15:00 on Tuesday, 13 May 2025. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050981
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017736-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79310000 - Market research services

79311000 - Survey services

79311300 - Survey analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
palsarmagh.sourcing@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ARMAGH
Postcode
BT61 7PR
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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