Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA)

Procurement Intelligence

The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is an independent statutory authority responsible for promoting safety and quality in health and social care services across Ireland, including public, private and voluntary providers.[9] It regulates and monitors services such as hospitals, social care, disability, and older persons’ services, and also has a remit in health information and health technology assessment.[6][9] HIQA’s scale is national rather than service-delivery focused, with expenditure primarily on staff, expert advisory and support services rather than large clinical capital programmes.[9] Its procurement activity is concentrated in **professional services** (research, consultancy, health technology assessment support, evaluation, communications) and **IT services** (data management, analytics, information systems and digital tools to support regulation and health information functions).[6][9]

Strategic Context

HIQA’s 2026 Business Plan sets out priorities around strengthening regulation and monitoring, advancing health information initiatives, and delivering health technology assessments to support evidence-based decision-making in the health system.[9][6] The plan highlights a continued focus on digital and data capabilities, including improved health information infrastructure and analytical capacity, which drives demand for IT services and specialist professional services.[9][6] As an oversight body rather than a service provider, HIQA’s budget is directed towards operational programmes, regulatory frameworks and analytical projects, implying steady, programme-based procurement rather than very large, one-off capital builds.[9][6]

Updated 12 July 2026