---
title: "Preliminary Market Engagement : iConnect Replacement Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064e28"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2026-02-11"
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# Preliminary Market Engagement : iConnect Replacement Project

Buyer: BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064e28

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## Summary

The Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, acting on behalf of Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI), is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement: iConnect Replacement Project." Situated in Belfast, United Kingdom, this project is targeting the software programming and consultancy services industry, falling under the services category. The procurement process, which adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations, seeks to gather market information to inform the provision of the iConnect Replacement Project for the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA). Interested parties should note the scheduled milestone for engagement, set for 11th March 2026, where clarifications are expected via the eTendersNI messaging portal.

This tender offers prospective business growth opportunities for entities specialising in software-related services, including programming services of packaged software products, industry-specific software development, project management consultancy, software support and implementation, and broader IT services. Companies with expertise in these areas are well-suited to engage in the preliminary market discussions, potentially influencing future service requirements and building relationships within the central government public authority. Although this is an initial engagement, participation could pave the way for involvement in subsequent tendering exercises, benefitting businesses keen on expanding their footprint in public sector procurement.

## Notice

This is a preliminary market engagement notice to seek engagement with the market place to gather information associated with the provision of an iConnect Replacement Project on behalf of the RQIA. To this end, the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI), wish to engage with potential suppliers to obtain a market view of potential requirements through the completion of a questionnaire. Instructions for completion of the questionnaire are available via the eTendersNI CfT [Ref:6402011] and relevant preliminary market engagement documents.Suppliers should note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

### Planning Information

Clarifications should be issued via the eTendersNI messaging portal by no later than the above date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012520-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2026 - 25 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT12 6HU |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Blackstaff |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48517000 - IT software package
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 15:13 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012520-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012520-2026
  11th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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