DHSC: Health Survey for England 2028-31

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: 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.