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Request for Information for Provision of Global Air Passenger Data

UK Health Security Agency

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17 Sep 2026 at 16:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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17 Sep 2026 at 16:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, acting for the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, is exploring the procurement of global air passenger data. The requirement is intended to replace the agency’s existing international flight booking data contract and support access to flight and passenger information worldwide. It is a technology and information service, covering the provision and delivery of global flight and passenger data rather than physical goods or construction. The requirement may include associated IT consulting, software development, internet and support services. The work would support UKHSA’s operational and public health activities, although the specific data fields, service model and delivery arrangements are still being shaped through market engagement. The procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This process is at the planning stage and is not an invitation to tender. UKHSA expects to use early market engagement through a Request for Information to understand market capabilities, delivery models and innovations, and to inform its commercial strategy and any future tender documents. The planned RFI engagement has a scheduled date of 2 October 2026, while the next notice is expected on 1 December 2026. The estimated value is £600,000 excluding VAT, or £720,000 including VAT. One lot is planned. The anticipated contract period is 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028, with a renewal option extending the maximum period to 31 March 2030. The procurement is classified as above threshold.

This will suit suppliers that collect, maintain, integrate or provide global flight booking and passenger data, particularly businesses able to explain the coverage, quality, timeliness and lawful delivery of their datasets. Providers with established data platforms, aviation-sector relationships, secure data exchange arrangements and experience supporting public-sector or public-health users should be well placed to contribute. UKHSA is specifically seeking evidence of current market capabilities, alternative delivery models and innovations, so suppliers can use the RFI to demonstrate different technical and commercial approaches rather than respond to a fixed specification. IT consultancies, software and internet service providers, data specialists and support partners may all be relevant. The stated suitability for SMEs and VCSEs indicates that smaller or mission-led organisations should consider engaging, including through partnerships where complementary capabilities are needed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information for Provision of Global Air Passenger Data

Notice Description

As a part of a planned potential sourcing activity for the Provision of Global Air Passenger Data, UKHSA is conducting early market engagement for potential suitable suppliers to replace our existing contract for International Flight Booking Data which expires end of this financial year. UKHSA is conducting an early market engagement exercise via Request For Information (RFI) to understand current market capabilities, delivery models, and innovations in the provision of global flight and passenger data services. The insights gathered through this process will inform UKHSA's commercial strategy, capability requirements, and documentation for potential future tender opportunities. To access this opportunity please use the below link : https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Pz00001vqtsfIAA&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

Planning Information

As a part of a planned potential sourcing activity for the Provision of Global Air Passenger Data, UKHSA is conducting early market engagement for potential suitable suppliers to replace our existing contract for International Flight Booking Data which expires end of this financial year. UKHSA is conducting an early market engagement exercise via Request For Information (RFI) to understand current market capabilities, delivery models, and innovations in the provision of global flight and passenger data services. The insights gathered through this process will inform UKHSA’s commercial strategy, capability requirements, and documentation for potential future tender opportunities. To access this opportunity please use the below link : https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Pz00001vqtsfIAA&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0774d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088415-2026
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, VCSE
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
UK Health Security Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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