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DHSC: ARP: Technical Assurance

DEPARTMENT FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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16 Jun 2025 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DHSC: ARP: Technical Assurance" was conducted by the Department for Health and Social Care. It falls under the industry category of Technical Assistance Services, pertinent to the Ambulance Radio Programme. The process followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The entire tender period concluded on 20th May 2025, while the contract period spanned from 23rd May 2025 to 22nd August 2025. The contract's value was set at £33,600 and took place within the United Kingdom. As of 16th June 2025, the tender is at the award stage, with MASON ADVISORY LIMITED being the awarded supplier. The tender was suitable for SMEs but not for voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE). The main category of this procurement was services, aligning with the needs for professional technical assurance.

This tender represents significant business growth prospects, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in technical services within the healthcare sector. Engaging in such a contract could enhance a company's profile, establish connections with crucial stakeholders within the Department for Health and Social Care, and provide a steady revenue stream over the contract period. The selective procurement through a framework agreement implies that experienced businesses with established credentials in delivering technical assurance services stand a good chance of succeeding in similar future bids.

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Notice Title

DHSC: ARP: Technical Assurance

Notice Description

Technical assurance for Ambulance Radio Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f84a975-8b10-40ef-8d95-bd049737bc1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dde4420-61d4-4147-b698-8ff289d3de73
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356200 - Technical assistance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
22 May 2025 - 22 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Krystal Taylor-Groom
Contact Email
arp@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1AH
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MASON ADVISORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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