Preliminary Market Engagement for Meet the Buyers Event BSO ITS

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Planning

06 Jul 2026 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service is organising a Meet the Buyer event under its Information Technology Services, scheduled for 22nd September 2026 at the Craigavon Civic Centre. The event targets the ICT industry category and takes place in Northern Ireland. Currently in the planning stage, this preliminary market engagement is a significant opportunity for ICT suppliers to interact with decision-makers from Health Social Care Northern Ireland. Interested organisations are required to express interest by 31st July 2026 via email to secure participation at this venue-restricted event.

This tender process provides considerable opportunities for ICT businesses, particularly those involved in IT consulting, software development, internet, hardware consultancy, and data services. Engaging in this event allows companies to establish connections and explore potential partnerships within the public sector. Businesses skilled in computer network services, software programming, and computer support are especially suited to benefit from such an engagement, projecting future growth and increased market presence in public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement for Meet the Buyers Event BSO ITS

Notice Description

BSO Information Technology Services is pleased to announce a Meet the Buyer event will take place at Craigavon Civic Centre on 22nd September 2026. The event is open to all suppliers operating within the ICT category and will provide an opportunity for organisations to engage with representatives from BSO ITS and colleagues across the Health Social Care Northern Ireland. Further details, including registration arrangements, timings and agenda, will be issued in due course. Due to venue capacity restrictions, organisations are asked to limit attendance to between one and three representatives. Organisations wishing to attend are invited to express their interest by emailing ICT.Sourcing@hscni.net, confirming the name of the organisation and the expected number of attendees. Further queries can also be directed to the same email address. Formal Registration will take place closer to the event once numbers are confirmed. Expressions of interest must be received by Friday 31st July 2026 to secure attendance at the event.

Planning Information

BSO Information Technology Services is pleased to announce a Meet the Buyer event will take place at Craigavon Civic Centre on 22nd September 2026. The event is open to all suppliers operating within the ICT category and will provide an opportunity for organisations to engage with representatives from BSO ITS and colleagues across the Health Social Care Northern Ireland. Further details, including registration arrangements, timings and agenda, will be issued in due course. Due to venue capacity restrictions, organisations are asked to limit attendance to between one and three representatives. Organisations wishing to attend are invited to express their interest by emailing ICT.Sourcing@hscni.net, confirming the name of the organisation and the expected number of attendees. Further queries can also be directed to the same email address. Formal Registration will take place closer to the event once numbers are confirmed. Expressions of interest must be received by Friday 31st July 2026 to secure attendance at the event.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c48f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063321-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 23 Sep 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6HU
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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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