Tender

Health and Social Care Network Peering Exchange Services

NHS DIGITAL

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Tender

01 Oct 2021 at 12:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by NHS Digital, aimed at acquiring Health and Social Care Network Peering Exchange Services. This tender falls under the industry category of interconnection services, specifically designed to facilitate network interconnections among health and social care providers in the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the open stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 5th November 2021. The overall contract value is £6,000,000, with the contract period expected to commence on 31st January 2022 and continue until 30th January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in network services, IT infrastructure, and data management. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as they can offer specialised services that align with the needs of NHS Digital. Engaging in this procurement could lead to fruitful relationships within the health sector, potentially enabling further contracts through public bodies needing similar services in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Health and Social Care Network Peering Exchange Services

Notice Description

The Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) has been in place nationally for over four years. It has created the effect of a single network across Heath and Social Care providers and their partners. The HSCN Peering Exchange Services form a key supply chain component and facilitates independent network interconnection between the disaggregated HSCN network service providers. The HSCN Peering Exchange Services may subsequently be procured by wider public bodies, as described in section V1.3) below.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e293ba9e-98bf-4359-b08d-2dfe49259001
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

51611100 - Hardware installation services

64221000 - Interconnection services

72250000 - System and support services

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72315100 - Data network support services

72315200 - Data network management services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2022 - 30 Jan 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS DIGITAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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