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ID 6427969 - PSNI - Provision of Forensic Physicians - Preliminary Market Engagement

POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND (PSNI)

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Planning

30 Mar 2026 at 10:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process, specifically focused on the provision of forensic physicians. This initiative falls under the industry category of health services, including specialised medical services, and operates within the United Kingdom's Northern Ireland region. The process involves preliminary market engagement to gather insights and potential service delivery methods from existing providers in the field. Interested suppliers must submit their responses to the questionnaire available on eTendersNI by 17th April 2026. This stage of the procurement aims to inform and shape future contracting activities.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic medical services or broader health and social services. Given its alignment with public health interests, well-established medical providers or those with innovative forensic solutions may find substantial growth possibilities here. Participating in the preliminary market engagement could pave the way for future tendering opportunities, offering a chance for organisations to establish or increase their presence in Northern Ireland's public service sector. The procurement method seeks advice and information, providing a platform for businesses to showcase their expertise and competitive advantages.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 6427969 - PSNI - Provision of Forensic Physicians - Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Description

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is conducting this preliminary market engagement to seek advice, further information from organisations delivering similar forensic medical services to help inform any potential future procurement of these services and to allow PSNI to consider service delivery methods.

Planning Information

Any Suppliers wishing to participate in the Contracting Authority's Preliminary Market Engagement for this requirement, must complete the questionnaire available via eTendersNI under ID 6427969. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by 3pm on the engagement deadline date detailed above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029010-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85121200 - Medical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Apr 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
POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND (PSNI)
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT5 6LE
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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