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Inspired by the findings of the ONS review and ongoing transformation work, DHSC is particularly interested in supplier views on modern survey methodologies, mixed-mode data collection, innovation, value for money and maintaining longitudinal comparability The objectives of the preliminary market engagement are to: * Understand market appetite, capability, capacity and barriers to participation. * Gather feedback on the scope, specification and proposed delivery model. * Test the feasibility, risks and affordability of the proposed modernisation approach. * Validate the commercial model, procurement approach and contract arrangements. * Inform a clear, deliverable and commercially viable final requirements that supports competition and value for money. * Encourage supplier participation and competition * Facilitate partnering opportunities. Interested parties can access all documentation, including the preliminary market engagement (PME) Document, draft specifications and other relevant documents, via the Atamis system at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome using contract reference C462243. The PME Document provides further information on the project, proposed requirement and procurement approach, together with the response instructions and links to the relevant Microsoft Forms. Interested suppliers should review the documentation in Atamis and use the appropriate Microsoft Form in the PME Document to complete the questionnaire and, where applicable, register their interest in partnering opportunities. 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HSE is the principal national survey used to measure and monitor the health of people living in private households in England and provides nationally representative information on health status, health-related behaviours, long-term conditions, disease prevalence and health inequalities. DHSC is seeking feedback from potential suppliers on the proposed procurement approach and draft specification for the end-to-end delivery of HSE from the 2028 survey year onwards. The requirement covers the design and delivery of the survey, including survey development, sampling, participant recruitment, mixed-mode data collection, physical and biological measurements, laboratory services, data processing, statistical analysis, reporting, publication support and data archiving. The successful supplier will be expected to support the continued delivery and modernisation of HSE, including a phased transition towards an online-first mixed-mode approach, whilst maintaining data quality, representativeness, inclusivity and continuity with the established HSE time series. The contract is expected to commence on 1 July 2027 and will support delivery of the 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031 survey years. Noting that the contract will have an end date of 31 July 2033 to complete all associated processing, analysis, reporting, publication support, data deposit, archiving, transition and exit activities. The proposed contract may include options for DHSC to extend the contract for delivery of an additional survey year (2032) and to commission additional services or activities related to the core requirement. 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