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Opportunity overview
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to the future delivery of the Health Survey for England (HSE) 2028-2031. 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. Any option may be exercised at DHSC’s discretion, subject to need, funding and the terms of the contract.
Classification
CPV72316000 — Data analysis services
CPV72317000 — Data storage services
CPV73110000 — Research services
CPV79311000 — Survey services
CPV79311200 — Survey conduction services
CPV79311300 — Survey analysis services
CPV85111810 — Blood analysis services
CPV85145000 — Services provided by medical laboratories
CPV85148000 — Medical analysis services
Lots
Lot 1Value not stated
Documents and notices
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗
Published notice details
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Id
095226-2026
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planning
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Jul 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jul 2033, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jul 2034, 23:59
Items and delivery
Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79311000
Description
Survey services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
72316000
Description
Data analysis services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
73110000
Description
Research services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
79311200
Description
Survey conduction services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
79311300
Description
Survey analysis services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
85111810
Description
Blood analysis services
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
85145000
Description
Services provided by medical laboratories
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
85148000
Description
Medical analysis services
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
72317000
Description
Data storage services
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Planning and budget
Milestones
Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
This is not a call for competition, but an opportunity to gather market feedback, better understand supplier capabilities, test proposed delivery models, refine the final specification and inform the procurement strategy prior to commencing a formal procurement process. 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. Potential suppliers may also submit questions and comments on the proposed approach in accordance with the instructions in the PME Document.
Due
29 Oct 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled
Documents
Entry 1
Id
095226-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1H 0EU · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKC · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKD · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKF · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKG · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKH · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKJ · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKK · United Kingdom
Notice and amendment history
2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
2 VERSIONS
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095187-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
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095226-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Early-stage preliminary market engagement for DHSC’s planned Health Survey for England (HSE) 2028–2031 delivery contract. DHSC is seeking supplier feedback on its proposed approach and draft specification; this notice does not state that bidding is open. The anticipated service covers end-to-end national health survey design, fieldwork, mixed-mode collection, measurements and laboratory work, data processing, analysis, reporting and archiving.
Who this may suit
Relevant to organisations with integrated large-scale survey research, probability sampling, mixed-mode fieldwork, clinical/biological measurement and laboratory, secure data management, statistical analysis and publication/archiving capability. Any formal selection requirements are unknown at this market-engagement stage.
Key points identified
Service scopeEnd-to-end delivery of the Health Survey for England from the 2028 survey year onwards.Evidence: "The requirement covers the design and delivery of the survey".
Survey methodologySupport a phased transition to an online-first mixed-mode approach while maintaining quality, representativeness, inclusivity and continuity of the HSE time series.Evidence: "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."
Operational capabilitiesProvide sampling, recruitment, mixed-mode collection, physical and biological measurements, laboratory services, data processing, analysis, reporting, publication support and archiving.Evidence: "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."
96% approved-analysis confidence6 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
Early-stage preliminary market engagement for DHSC’s planned Health Survey for England (HSE) 2028–2031 delivery contract. DHSC is seeking supplier feedback on its proposed approach and draft specification; this notice does not state that bidding is open. The anticipated service covers end-to-end national health survey design, fieldwork, mixed-mode collection, measurements and laboratory work, data processing, analysis, reporting and archiving.
Who this may suit
Relevant to organisations with integrated large-scale survey research, probability sampling, mixed-mode fieldwork, clinical/biological measurement and laboratory, secure data management, statistical analysis and publication/archiving capability. Any formal selection requirements are unknown at this market-engagement stage.
Key deliverables
Survey development and design
Sampling and participant recruitment
Online-first mixed-mode data collection
Physical and biological measurements and laboratory services
Data processing, statistical analysis and reporting
Publication support, data deposit and archiving
Transition and exit activities
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
6 criteria identified
Service scope
99% confidence
End-to-end delivery of the Health Survey for England from the 2028 survey year onwards.
View supporting evidence
"The requirement covers the design and delivery of the survey".
Survey methodology
99% confidence
Support a phased transition to an online-first mixed-mode approach while maintaining quality, representativeness, inclusivity and continuity of the HSE time series.
View supporting evidence
"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."
Operational capabilities
99% confidence
Provide sampling, recruitment, mixed-mode collection, physical and biological measurements, laboratory services, data processing, analysis, reporting, publication support and archiving.
View supporting evidence
"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."
Supplier eligibility criteria
96% confidence
Unknown.
View supporting evidence
The notice seeks feedback from potential suppliers but states no selection, financial, technical or legal eligibility criteria.
SME suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
View supporting evidence
No SME suitability designation is supplied.
VCSE suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
View supporting evidence
No VCSE suitability designation is supplied.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Estimated contract value
99% confidence
Unknown.
View supporting evidence
No estimated value is stated; supplied value maximum is 0 GBP.
Core survey years
99% confidence
2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031.
View supporting evidence
"will support delivery of the 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031 survey years."
Options
99% confidence
DHSC may extend for the 2032 survey year and commission additional related services or activities, at its discretion subject to need, funding and contract terms.
View supporting evidence
"may include options for DHSC to extend the contract for delivery of an additional survey year (2032) and to commission additional services or activities".
Delivery
Anticipated contract commencement
98% confidence
1 July 2027.
View supporting evidence
"The contract is expected to commence on 1 July 2027".
Anticipated contract end
99% confidence
31 July 2033.
View supporting evidence
"the contract will have an end date of 31 July 2033".
Delivery geography
90% confidence
England / national Health Survey for England; supplied delivery-location records cover several English regions.
View supporting evidence
HSE "measure[s] and monitor[s] the health of people living in private households in England"; delivery location records are UKC, UKD, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ and UKK.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Procurement stage
99% confidence
Preliminary market engagement (planning stage).
View supporting evidence
Notice type: "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender"; process stage: "planning".
Current action
99% confidence
DHSC is seeking feedback on the proposed procurement approach and draft specification.
View supporting evidence
"DHSC is seeking feedback from potential suppliers on the proposed procurement approach and draft specification".
Tender submission deadline
99% confidence
Unknown; no deadline is stated.
View supporting evidence
The supplied submission deadline is null and this is a preliminary market engagement notice.
Procurement method
99% confidence
Unknown.
View supporting evidence
No procurement method is stated.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Early-stage scope risk
99% confidence
The procurement approach and specification remain draft and may change following market engagement.
View supporting evidence
DHSC is seeking feedback on the "proposed procurement approach and draft specification".
Commercial uncertainty
98% confidence
Contract value, pricing model and final option scope are unknown.
View supporting evidence
No estimated value or pricing model is stated; additional services may be commissioned at DHSC discretion.
Delivery complexity
98% confidence
The requirement combines national survey operations, mixed-mode transformation, clinical/biological measurements, laboratory activity, statistical outputs and long-term archiving.
View supporting evidence
The stated scope includes all of these service elements.
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