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title: "Preliminary Market Engagement - Therapeutic Services for Families Affected by Problematic Parental Substance Use"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0515ba"
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# Preliminary Market Engagement - Therapeutic Services for Families Affected by Problematic Parental Substance Use

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0515ba

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## Summary

The Public Health Agency (PHA), based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement - Therapeutic Services for Families Affected by Problematic Parental Substance Use". This initiative focuses on the health and social work services industry, specifically tailored for delivering therapeutic support to families impacted by parental substance use. The Business Services Organisation's Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) is conducting this preliminary engagement on behalf of PHA. Interested suppliers can participate by submitting the necessary documentation via eTendersNI by the deadline of 11th June 2025 at 15:00. The service, governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations, is expected to commence on 1st January 2026, following the anticipated publication of the tender notice on 4th July 2025.

This public procurement presents a unique opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), specialising in social work services and therapeutic interventions. The contract, classified under Light Touch Services, involves providing tailored support incorporating cognitive behavioural therapy, family systemic work, and motivational interventions. Businesses with expertise in these areas, especially those familiar with multiagency planning led by social services, stand to benefit by aligning their offerings with the project's objectives, supporting family units deeply affected by substance use issues, and thereby fostering business growth in a sector prioritising social value, sustainability, and cybersecurity. Participation in this procurement process could substantially enhance a company’s profile and influence within the health and social services sectors.

## Notice

****Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise**** The Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistic Service (PaLS), on behalf of the Public Health Agency (PHA), is conducting this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise to engage with suppliers who are interested in delivering this service. The Public Health Agency (PHA) plans to conduct a covered procurement for Therapeutic Services for Families Affected by Problematic Parental Substance Use in Northern Ireland. This service will be based on a family focused, social work led service model providing therapeutic support to families where there are children and young people impacted by problematic parental substance use. The service will operate primarily at Level 3 of the Hardiker Model, working in the context of multiagency planning led by Social Services. The service will provide tailored, evidence based, whole family therapeutic support to families which may include family systemic work, structured family work, psychotherapeutic interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interventions, structured counselling, and self-help. The PHA invites interested suppliers to participate in this engagement by reading the Preliminary Market Engagement Paper (CP13) and completing and submitting a Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire (CP12) via eTendersNI Resource ID/CfT number 5945533 by the engagement deadline - 11th June 2025 at 15.00. The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to develop the PHA's requirements and approach to the procurement; to prepare the tender notice and associated tender documents; to identify suppliers that may be able to supply the service required; and to build capacity among suppliers in relation to the contract that may be awarded. The intended outcome of this preliminary market engagement is to raise awareness in the market of this upcoming covered procurement, gauge the level of market interest in the provision of such services; engage and receive feedback from the market by outlining the PHA's proposals for the delivery of this service, its procurement plans and requirements, in advance of any formal tender process. In addition, the PHA wishes to gain a better understanding within the market of the feasibility of the service requirements, the risks and potential issues relating to the service, the applicable social value initiatives; current market practices in respect of Sustainability and Net Zero; and cybersecurity. The information gathered as part of this engagement will be used by the PHA to clarify and develop its requirements, assess the market's capacity and develop its procurement strategy. Interested parties shall bear their own costs of participation in this market engagement and PaLS/PHA shall not be liable for any costs, expenses or losses howsoever arising from this engagement exercise. Note - Any interest shown in the preliminary market engagement does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise. Non-participation in this preliminary market engagement process does not preclude any supplier from participating in the covered procurement tendering process. This covered procurement is governed by the Procurement Act 2023. The service being tendered is classified as a Light Touch Service. There is no guarantee that a procurement exercise will be initiated in respect of this service.

### Planning Information

To participate in this market engagement please read the Preliminary Market Engagement Paper (CP13) and complete and submit the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire (CP12) via eTendersNI by the engagement deadline/submission deadline - 11th June 2025 at 15.00.
The Paper (CP12) and the Questionnaire (CP13) are both available via eTendersNI under Resource ID/CfT number 5945533.
Please ensure you are registered with eTendersNI.
Please note that the Contract dates in this Notice are estimated and subject to change.
Please note that estimated date of publication of Tender notice in this Notice is an anticipated date and subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022180-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8BS |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Local authority | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Electoral ward | Cathedral |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 11:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022180-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022180-2025
  16th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publichealth.hscni.net
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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