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ID 6512168 DfE - Invest NI - Food and Drink Consumer Insights Service - Data Toolkit - Preliminary Market Engagement

INVEST NI

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14 May 2026 at 07:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Invest NI is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "ID 6512168 DfE – Invest NI – Food and Drink Consumer Insights Service – Data Toolkit - Preliminary Market Engagement." This initiative aims to develop a comprehensive data toolkit for Northern Ireland's food and drink sector, helping local businesses with market and consumer research. The project is governed by sub-central government regulations and aligns with Northern Irish devolved laws. The procurement is positioned in the services industry category, specifically focusing on market research services. Critical dates include the completion of a supplier questionnaire by 3 pm on Thursday, 5th June 2026, which must be submitted via eTendersNI. This procurement does not exceed the threshold and carries a gross value estimate of £600,000 GBP, with the related lot active from the beginning and end of 5th June 2026.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for data suppliers specialising in market research, particularly those with expertise in consumer insights for the food and drink industry. The engagement is ideal for businesses capable of offering innovative data solutions and those wanting to influence the procurement strategy through early market engagement. By participating in this process, businesses can showcase their capabilities, gain valuable insights into sector demands, and establish themselves as key partners in evolving market strategies within Northern Ireland’s dynamic food and drink sector. Furthermore, this preliminary stage allows suppliers to inform Invest NI of any new developments or technologies that could be incorporated into the toolkit, enhancing their competitive edge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 6512168 DfE - Invest NI - Food and Drink Consumer Insights Service - Data Toolkit - Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Description

Invest Northern Ireland's Food and Drink Consumer Insights (FDCI) Service is preparing to tender for services from data suppliers to establish a data toolkit for supporting NI food and drink businesses with market and consumer research. There are currently thirteen component parts under consideration by Invest NI that will be required to make up the new Data Toolkit. It is hoped that this Pre-Market Engagement will help Invest NI understand what is currently available within the marketplace to inform the procurement strategy for each going forward. Prior to initiating any procurement process Invest NI wishes to seek feedback from suppliers on the high-level requirements, understand any supplier/product developments that are relevant to this space and to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement processes that are expected to follow. The Questionnaire can be located within the Tender documents area in eTendersNI. Interested Suppliers should download the questionnaire, complete and upload into the messaging function within eTendersNI by 3pm Thursday 5th June 2026. Any clarifications can also be submitted using the messaging function before the closing date.

Planning Information

The Questionnaire can be located within the Tender documents area in eTendersNI. Interested Suppliers should download the questionnaire, complete and upload into the messaging function within eTendersNI by 3pm Thursday 5th June 2026. Any clarifications can also be submitted using the messaging function before the closing date. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by the engagement deadline date and time detailed above. Details of additional participating bodies can be found detailed within the questionnaire document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069855
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044194-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 5 Jun 2026 24 hours
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
INVEST NI
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7ES
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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