Planning

HSCN Access Connectivity Services RfI

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INFORMATION CENTRE

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Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Social Care Information Centre is currently in the planning stage for the "HSCN Access Connectivity Services RfI". This procurement process, focused on the telecommunications industry, will take place across various regions in the United Kingdom. The engagement end date is set for 23rd February 2018, with a presentation event scheduled for 31st October 2016 at the Institute of Directors in London. The anticipated release of the Request for Information (RfI) is to engage potential suppliers for a contract valued upwards of approximately £40 million per annum, aimed at replacing legacy N3 Access Services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for telecommunications and networking companies, particularly those experienced in providing data transmission, digital transmission apparatus, and related maintenance services. Businesses prepared to offer innovative access solutions and engage in the strategic shift from legacy services to advanced connectivity options would be well-suited for this procurement process. The engagement will allow them to showcase their capabilities and position themselves for upcoming waves of procurement activities anticipated to commence in early 2017.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HSCN Access Connectivity Services RfI

Notice Description

This General Engagement is being published to notify interested parties of the release of the forthcoming HSCN Access Services RfI. The release of the RfI will take place on Monday, 31st October via the Delta e-Sourcing portal, under Access Code 7PMWNYAP57, and will be preceded by a presentation event to be held at the following time, date and location: Monday, 31 October 2016 from 13:00 to 16:00 (GMT) Institute of Directors 116 Pall Mall SW1Y 5ED London United Kingdom Those interested in attending the presentation may register their intention at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hscn-rfi-presentation-registration-28794896310 This RfI is the initial stage of the procurement process for the replacement of legacy N3 Access Services in order to fulfil the requirements of the HSCN Programme. The inventory in scope comprises circa 35,000 services that incorporate 20,000 Ethernet and DSL services (comprised of circa 25,000 individual Access Circuits - many of the current Access services contain a Primary and Back-Up Access Circuit) and 15,000 overlay services (ranging from simple VPN tokens to complex Voice services). Over the coming years the Programme seeks to offer potential suppliers the opportunity to compete to provide and migrate Access Services that, in aggregate, are estimated to be worth upwards of circa PS40M per annum. We are issuing the RfI to understand your ability and desire to compete for and migrate these services and identify the optimum geographic and service structures that will enable this. In parallel and in support of the RfI, the Programme is working on a number of initiatives to maximise the opportunity available for competition, including: * Negotiating with the current N3 Service Provider to finalise a transitionary arrangement that will secure the ongoing provision of core, legacy network services on a ramp-down basis whilst also providing migration support to HSCN providers to enable a rapid introduction of new services; and * Engaging existing N3 Consumers to determine the services they require, the geographic groupings that are possible and the likely sourcing route they are likely to adopt in readiness for their participation in a series of Procurement 'Waves' that will enable HSCN services to be competed and migrated at pace. It is anticipated that the resultant Procurement activities will commence during Q1, 2017. Further details are set out in the RfI and we look forward to engaging with you on the HSCN journey. If you have any questions about this notice please respond to the following email address clearly stating 'HSCN Access Services RfI' in the email header: hscnproc@nhs.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0c9b24d-d2da-404b-8953-fc4f07a9d17b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

32270000 - Digital transmission apparatus

32420000 - Network equipment

32430000 - Wide area network

32551000 - Telephone cables and associated equipment

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48514000 - Remote access software package

48515000 - Video conferencing software package

50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

64213000 - Shared-business telephone network services

64214000 - Dedicated-business telephone network services

64215000 - IP telephone services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INFORMATION CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 5BZ
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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