Planning

Northern Ireland e-Genitourinary Medicine/Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION (BSO) - PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Planning

13 Jan 2026 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation (BSO) - Procurement and Logistics Service is conducting a planning stage procurement process for the Northern Ireland e-Genitourinary Medicine/Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare service. This initiative is located in Derry, United Kingdom, and is under the category of health and social work services. The process is currently at the Preliminary Market Engagement stage, with a questionnaire submission deadline set for 27 January 2026. Organisations interested in participating in this engagement can gain insights and provide feedback regarding the upcoming tender, which is intended to inform the development of a future tender specification.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, health services, and related software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the tender aims to ascertain the market's capabilities and readiness. Companies that can offer innovative healthcare solutions or consultancy services to the Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI) have the potential to engage in a long-term contract starting in April 2027, with considerations for renewal. This tender offers room for growth as it supports the HSCNI's objectives regarding sustainability, net-zero requirements, and adherence to environmental, health, and safety standards.

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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. The purposes of this preliminary market engagement exercise is to: * Update, educate, and inform the Tender Assessment Panel (TAP) members, who are the subject matter experts within this area, of what is currently available in the marketplace. * Provide guidance on potential functional features and service elements that could inform the development of a future tender specification, encompassing both service delivery and associated products. * Gain initial supplier interest for the service, supply and delivery of Northern Ireland e-Genitourinary Medicine/Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. * Establish the readiness of the market/ Assess the market's capacity. * Obtain supplier feedback on what the Client should consider when procuring a contract for the service, supply and delivery of Northern Ireland e-Genitourinary Medicine/Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. * Have a better understanding of the feasibility of the Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI) requirements and the most appropriate procurement approach to follow. * Understand any potential risks and/or issues relating to the service required. * Gain insight on the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions. * Gain a better understanding of applicable social value initiatives. * Gain a better understanding of the current practices regarding Ethical Procurement, Human Rights and Modern Slavery. * Ascertain how suppliers can assist in providing services to HSCNI to ensure the highest environmental and health and safety standards in support of the Northern Ireland Waste Management Strategy and to ensure compliance with all relevant and future legislation. * Inform the market of the HSCNI's Sustainability and Net Zero requirements, and to provide useful resources to the market.

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 27/01/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002804-2026
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
13 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jan 20261 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
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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