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title: "T26-113BUS Design and Delivery of the Business Sprint Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06de16"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# T26-113BUS Design and Delivery of the Business Sprint Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire

Buyer: DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06de16

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Derry City and Strabane District Council, is currently in the planning stage. The contract, titled "T26-113BUS Design and Delivery of the Business Sprint Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire," is focused on the industry category of services. It is specifically related to market research, business consultancy, and related services, targeting the location of the United Kingdom (region code: UKN0A). This preliminary market engagement (PME) aims to inform the procurement strategy for an upcoming full procurement process. Key dates associated with this engagement require responses to be submitted by 12:00 on 4th September 2026, with the contract period projected from 1st December 2026 to 1st February 2027. The planned contract value is £5,500,000 GBP.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specializing in market research, business analysis, and management consultancy services. It allows businesses to engage in an early phase of tendering, helping them shape the final procurement process through their insights and feedback. Companies with expertise in these areas will be particularly well-suited to compete, as they can provide strategic value that informs Derry City and Strabane District Council's procurement decisions. Additionally, participating could increase visibility within the public sector market and potentially lead to further opportunities upon the completion of the initial procurement strategy development.

## Notice

The purpose of this preliminary market engagement (PME) is to gather insights and feedback from the market to inform the development of the procurement strategy and specification for the Business Sprint: Fast Track Programme as well as assisting Derry City and Strabane District Council to ensure that the most efficient and effective methods of procurement are considered. The first phase of the market engagement exercise will be participation from the supply base through the attached questionnaire. Responses to these questions will help Derry City and Strabane District Council gather comprehensive information about potential suppliers and the services they offer. This will allow us to make informed decisions regarding our specification and procurement strategy before entering the market with a full procurement competition. At this stage, any information gathered through this engagement exercise will solely inform internal business planning and any possible subsequent procurement process; and will NOT be appraised in any future tender evaluation exercise. **PLEASE NOTE: ALL COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE eTendersNI PortaI.*** Respondees are not required to wait until the closing date to submit a response. PME QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES MAY BE SUBMITTED VIA THE ETENDERSNI CFT MESSAGING FACILITY AT ANY TIME UP TO 12:00 on 4th September 2026**

### Planning Information

Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074860-2026 |
| 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 | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,500,000 |
| 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 | DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT48 7NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |
| Local authority | Derry City and Strabane |
| Electoral ward | Northland |
| Westminster constituency | Foyle |
| Delivery location | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2026 at 14:19 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074860-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074860-2026
  6th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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