Notice Information
Notice Title
Regulatory Market Intelligence for Healthcare Improvement Scotland
Notice Description
Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) is undertaking a market review to inform the future procurement of a Regulatory Market Intelligence solution. This PIN is issued to engage the market and gather information from suppliers capable of delivering a baseline market intelligence dataset as well as regular ongoing updates. Suppliers are asked to complete a questionnaire responding to a set of mandatory requirements, indicating whether their solution can meet each item. HIS seeks to understand current market capabilities ahead of any formal procurement activity. Suppliers must note that this Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for the purpose of conducting market research and gathering information. It does not constitute a commitment to procure any goods or services, nor does it initiate a formal procurement process. HIS reserves the right not to proceed with any procurement activity following this RFI. No down-selection of suppliers will occur based on responses to this notice. All responses are to be provided in good faith and to the best of the supplier's knowledge. HIS will not reimburse any costs incurred in the preparation or submission of responses. Information provided in response to this RFI will be treated as confidential and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent. Participation in this market engagement exercise does not imply any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process. Completed questionnaires should be returned by noon, 22nd June 2026.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-r6ebe6-0000834101
- Publication Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Latest Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557522
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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
72300000 - Data services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 20 Jul 20264 weeks to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planned
- Lots Status
- Planned
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- EDINBURGH
- Postcode
- EH12 9EB
- Post Town
- Edinburgh
- Country
- Scotland
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLM Scotland
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLM1 East Central Scotland
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLM13 City of Edinburgh
- Delivery Location
- TLM Scotland
-
- Local Authority
- City of Edinburgh
- Electoral Ward
- Drum Brae/Gyle
- Westminster Constituency
- Edinburgh South West
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN557522&idx=1
8th June 2026 - Regulatory Market Intelligence - PIN - RFI -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557522
Regulatory Market Intelligence for Healthcare Improvement Scotland - Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) is undertaking a market review to inform the future procurement of a Regulatory Market Intelligence solution. This PIN is issued to engage the market and gather information from suppliers capable of delivering a baseline market intelligence dataset as well as regular ongoing updates. Suppliers are asked to complete a questionnaire responding to a set of mandatory requirements, indicating whether their solution can meet each item. HIS seeks to understand current market capabilities ahead of any formal procurement activity. Suppliers must note that this Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for the purpose of conducting market research and gathering information. It does not constitute a commitment to procure any goods or services, nor does it initiate a formal procurement process. HIS reserves the right not to proceed with any procurement activity following this RFI. No down-selection of suppliers will occur based on responses to this notice. All responses are to be provided in good faith and to the best of the supplier's knowledge. HIS will not reimburse any costs incurred in the preparation or submission of responses. Information provided in response to this RFI will be treated as confidential and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent. Participation in this market engagement exercise does not imply any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process. Completed questionnaires should be returned by noon, 22nd June 2026.
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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