Regulatory Market Intelligence for Healthcare Improvement Scotland

HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Healthcare Improvement Scotland is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Regulatory Market Intelligence for Healthcare Improvement Scotland". This tender, categorised under the health services industry, seeks to gather information through a Request for Information (RFI) exercise from potential suppliers capable of providing regulatory market intelligence. It involves suppliers completing a questionnaire to indicate their capacity to deliver a market intelligence dataset and regular updates. The process, announced on 8th June 2026, is set in Edinburgh, with a deadline for responses by noon on 22nd June 2026. This engagement is crucial for understanding current market capabilities prior to initiating any formal procurement activities, with further notices anticipated around 20th July 2026.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare regulatory data and analysis. Companies possessing strong capabilities in collating, managing, and delivering comprehensive market intelligence solutions will be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement allows businesses to establish relationships and influence future tenders. The exercise enables suppliers, particularly those with innovative market insight products and the ability to provide consistent updates, to present their solutions to Healthcare Improvement Scotland, potentially gaining early visibility and comprehension of procurement intent and requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

  • 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.

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