Planning

Northern Ireland e-Genitourinary Medicine/Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION (BSO) - PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE (PALS)

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Planning

09 Dec 2025 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation (BSO) - Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Northern Ireland e-Genitourinary Medicine/Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare." This procurement, scheduled to be based in Derry, Northern Ireland, falls under the healthcare services industry, particularly centered around health and social work services. The planning stage includes a Preliminary Market Engagement, inviting potential service providers to contribute to the process by submitting a questionnaire by 8th January 2026. The tender, initiated by BSO on behalf of the Belfast Trust, aims to evaluate market capabilities and inform potential competitors about the upcoming public competition. Key procurement items include medical equipment and advisory services provided by medical personnel and nurses, with the overall aim to support Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the healthcare sector, particularly those offering medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, software programming, and nurse-led services. SMEs are encouraged to participate, with the procurement process designed to support smaller enterprises with suitable capabilities. The contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2027 and could extend until 31st March 2034 with potential renewals. Businesses equipped with expertise in health and social care services, software consultancy, and advisory services will find this engagement beneficial for business growth and regional influence, especially within the framework of Northern Irish devolved regulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Northern Ireland e-Genitourinary Medicine/Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare

Notice Description

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice published by the Business Services Organisation (BSO). BSO - Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS), on behalf of our Client: Belfast Trust wish to seek engagement with the marketplace to ascertain the market's capabilities for the service of the Northern Ireland e-Genitourinary Medicine/Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare.

Planning Information

This Preliminary Market Engagement is being published by Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) for the purposes of informing and engaging with potential service providers regarding the upcoming public competition for the service of Northern Ireland e-Genitourinary Medicine/Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare within Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI). The Preliminary Market Engagement questionnaire can be obtained by contacting palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net and requesting a CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire for Northern Ireland e-Genitourinary Medicine/Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. Submission Deadline: Completed questionnaires must be returned via email to palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net no later than 3:00 PM on 08/01/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f1d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081080-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

85141200 - Services provided by nurses

85141210 - Home medical treatment services

85141220 - Advisory services provided by nurses

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION (BSO) - PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE (PALS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT47 6YZ
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)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Enagh
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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