Planning

Request for Information - Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Network Infrastructure Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    14th November 2024 13:34:10 PM

    Planning Deadline

    22nd November 2024 23:59:59 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    This information note is being publicly shared via Find a Tender Service and Contracts Finder, making it accessible to all suppliers in the market. The Department of Health and Social Care (The Authority) is issuing this Contract Finder (CF) Notice as part of Early Market engagement to gather feedback on potential delivery models for the Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Network Solutions. This engagement supports the development of the current model used by NHS Ambulance Trusts across England, with optional users Scotland, and Wales Ambulance. The ARP's ambition is to deliver solutions which are fully compatible with the current Ambulance Radio Programme. There is no planned procurement activity relating to the publication of this CF notice. For the avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition nor a procurement and therefore it will have a monetary payment value of £0 attached for this engagement. The sole purpose of the notice is to invite interested suppliers to respond to a Request for Information (RFI) which will inform the development of the specification/s, help identify the route/s to market and potential contractual mechanisms for the ARP future solutions. Responses to the RFI may be carried forward, for the purposes of developing the ARP requirements and informing the next steps but will NOT be used nor acknowledged in any way for the purpose of evaluating/qualifying any Potential Supplier, in any subsequent formal competitive process. How to apply: Please email arp@dhsc.gov.uk quoting "Ambulance Radio Programme Network Infrastructure - expression of interest" in the subject line and request a non-disclosure agreement in the body of your email. To participate at RFI Potential Suppliers must sign and return an NDA to the Authority by Friday 22 November 2024 @ 16:00 hours UK time, before being granted accessing to any further information related to the requirements in development. The Authority wishes to draw your attention to the revised dates below: RFI will be published: 25 November 2024 via e-sourcing; Early Market Briefing 29 November 2024 @ 14:30 hours UK Time RFI Response Deadline via e-sourcing: 20 December 2024 @ 14:00 hours UK Time. The Authority will make every effort to maintain the indicative timetable however this may be subject to alteration.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-6cd1ceb7-ff64-41ab-aea4-adf8786ace28

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Planning

    Procurement Method

    N/A

    Procurement Method Details

    N/A

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    SME VCSE

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    32424000
    44316400
    72000000
    72250000

    CPV Division(s)

    32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
    44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (excepts electric apparatus)
    72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

  • Awarding Authority

    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC

    Buyer Name

    Dawnette Gayle

    Buyer Email

    arp@dhsc.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    39 Victoria St

    London

    SW1H 0EU

    UK


Planning

Request for Information - Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Network Infrastructure Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    13th November 2024 14:20:49 PM

    Planning Deadline

    22nd November 2024 23:59:59 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    This information note is being publicly shared via Find a Tender Service and Contracts Finder, making it accessible to all suppliers in the market. The Department of Health and Social Care (The Authority) is issuing this Contract Finder (CF) Notice as part of Early Market engagement to gather feedback on potential delivery models for the Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Network Solutions. This engagement supports the development of the current model used by NHS Ambulance Trusts across England, with optional users Scotland, and Wales Ambulance. The ARP's ambition is to deliver solutions which are fully compatible with the current Ambulance Radio Programme. There is no planned procurement activity relating to the publication of this CF notice. For the avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition nor a procurement and therefore it will have a monetary payment value of £0 attached for this engagement. The sole purpose of the notice is to invite interested suppliers to respond to a Request for Information (RFI) which will inform the development of the specification/s, help identify the route/s to market and potential contractual mechanisms for the ARP future solutions. Responses to the RFI may be carried forward, for the purposes of developing the ARP requirements and informing the next steps but will NOT be used nor acknowledged in any way for the purpose of evaluating/qualifying any Potential Supplier, in any subsequent formal competitive process. How to apply: Please email arp@dhsc.gov.uk quoting "Ambulance Radio Programme Network Infrastructure - expression of interest" in the subject line and request a non-disclosure agreement in the body of your email. To participate at RFI Potential Suppliers must sign and return an NDA to the Authority by Friday 22 November 2024 @ 16:00 hours UK time, before being granted accessing to any further information related to the requirements in development. The Authority wishes to draw your attention to the revised dates below: RFI will be published: 25 November 2024 via e-sourcing; Early Market Briefing 29 November 2024 @ 14:30 hours UK Time RFI Response Deadline via e-sourcing: 20 December 2024 @ 14:00 hours UK Time. The Authority will make every effort to maintain the indicative timetable however this may be subject to alteration.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-6cd1ceb7-ff64-41ab-aea4-adf8786ace28

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Planning

    Procurement Method

    N/A

    Procurement Method Details

    N/A

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    SME VCSE

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    32424000
    44316400
    72000000
    72250000

    CPV Division(s)

    32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
    44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (excepts electric apparatus)
    72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

  • Awarding Authority

    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC

    Buyer Name

    Dawnette Gayle

    Buyer Email

    arp@dhsc.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    39 Victoria St

    London

    SW1H 0EU

    UK


Planning

Request for Information - Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Network Infrastructure Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    13th November 2024 14:12:50 PM

    Planning Deadline

    15th November 2024 23:59:59 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    This information note is being publicly shared via Find a Tender Service and Contracts Finder, making it accessible to all suppliers in the market. The Department of Health and Social Care (The Authority) is issuing this Contract Finder (CF) Notice as part of Early Market engagement to gather feedback on potential delivery models for the Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Network Solutions. This engagement supports the development of the current model used by NHS Ambulance Trusts across England, with optional users Scotland, and Wales Ambulance. The ARP's ambition is to deliver solutions which are fully compatible with the current Ambulance Radio Programme. There is no planned procurement activity relating to the publication of this CF notice. For the avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition nor a procurement and therefore it will have a monetary payment value of £0 attached for this engagement. The sole purpose of the notice is to invite interested suppliers to respond to a Request for Information (RFI) which will inform the development of the specification/s, help identify the route/s to market and potential contractual mechanisms for the ARP future solutions. Responses to the RFI may be carried forward, for the purposes of developing the ARP requirements and informing the next steps but will NOT be used nor acknowledged in any way for the purpose of evaluating/qualifying any Potential Supplier, in any subsequent formal competitive process. How to apply: Please email arp@dhsc.gov.uk quoting "Ambulance Radio Programme Network Infrastructure - expression of interest" in the subject line and request a non-disclosure agreement in the body of your email. To participate at RFI Potential Suppliers must sign and return an NDA to the Authority by Friday 22 November 2024 @ 16:00 hours UK time, before being granted accessing to any further information related to the requirements in development. The Authority wishes to draw your attention to the revised dates below: RFI will be published: 25 November 2024 via e-sourcing; Early Market Briefing 29 November 2024 @ 14:30 hours UK Time RFI Response Deadline via e-sourcing: 20 December 2024 @ 14:00 hours UK Time. The Authority will make every effort to maintain the indicative timetable however this may be subject to alteration.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-6cd1ceb7-ff64-41ab-aea4-adf8786ace28

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Planning

    Procurement Method

    N/A

    Procurement Method Details

    N/A

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    SME VCSE

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    32424000
    44316400
    72000000
    72250000

    CPV Division(s)

    32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
    44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (excepts electric apparatus)
    72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

  • Awarding Authority

    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC

    Buyer Name

    Dawnette Gayle

    Buyer Email

    arp@dhsc.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    39 Victoria St

    London

    SW1H 0EU

    UK


Planning

Request for Information - Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Network Infrastructure Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    25th October 2024 14:51:06 PM

    Planning Deadline

    15th November 2024 23:59:59 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    This information note is being publicly shared via Find a Tender Service and Contracts Finder, making it accessible to all suppliers in the market. The Department of Health and Social Care (The Authority) is issuing this Contract Finder (CF) Notice as part of Early Market engagement to gather feedback on potential delivery models for the Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Network Solutions. This engagement supports the development of the current model used by NHS Ambulance Trusts across England, with optional users Scotland, and Wales Ambulance. The ARP's ambition is to deliver solutions which are fully compatible with the current Ambulance Radio Programme. There is no planned procurement activity relating to the publication of this CF notice. For the avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition nor a procurement and therefore it will have a monetary payment value of £0 attached for this engagement. The sole purpose of the notice is to invite interested suppliers to respond to a Request for Information (RFI) which will inform the development of the specification/s, help identify the route/s to market and potential contractual mechanisms for the ARP future solutions. Responses to the RFI may be carried forward, for the purposes of developing the ARP requirements and informing the next steps but will NOT be used nor acknowledged in any way for the purpose of evaluating/qualifying any Potential Supplier, in any subsequent formal competitive process. How to apply: Please email arp@dhsc.gov.uk quoting "Ambulance Radio Programme Network Infrastructure - expression of interest" in the subject line and request a non-disclosure agreement in the body of your email. Potential Suppliers must sign and return a non-disclosure agreement to the Authority before being granted accessing to any further information related to the requirements in development. Supplier Signed NDS's must be received by Friday 15 November 2024 at 16:00 hours UK time. RFI will be published: 18 November 2024 via e-sourcing. RFI Response Deadline via e-sourcing: 20 December 2024 at 14:00 UK Time. The Authority will make every effort to maintain the indicative timetable that will be provided however this may be subject to alteration.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-6cd1ceb7-ff64-41ab-aea4-adf8786ace28

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Planning

    Procurement Method

    N/A

    Procurement Method Details

    N/A

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    SME VCSE

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    32424000
    44316400
    72000000
    72250000

    CPV Division(s)

    32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
    44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (excepts electric apparatus)
    72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

  • Awarding Authority

    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC

    Buyer Name

    Dawnette Gayle

    Buyer Email

    arp@dhsc.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    39 Victoria St

    London

    SW1H 0EU

    UK


Planning

Request for Information - Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Network Infrastructure Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    25th October 2024 14:49:03 PM

    Planning Deadline

    15th November 2024 23:59:59 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    This information note is being publicly shared via Find a Tender Service and Contracts Finder, making it accessible to all suppliers in the market. The Department of Health and Social Care (The Authority) is issuing this Contract Finder (CF) Notice as part of Early Market engagement to gather feedback on potential delivery models for the Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Network Solutions. This engagement supports the development of the current model used by NHS Ambulance Trusts across England, with optional users Scotland, and Wales Ambulance. The ARP's ambition is to deliver solutions which are fully compatible with the current Ambulance Radio Programme. There is no planned procurement activity relating to the publication of this CF notice. For the avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition nor a procurement and therefore it will have a monetary payment value of £0 attached for this engagement. The sole purpose of the notice is to invite interested suppliers to respond to a Request for Information (RFI) which will inform the development of the specification/s, help identify the route/s to market and potential contractual mechanisms for the ARP future solutions. Responses to the RFI may be carried forward, for the purposes of developing the ARP requirements and informing the next steps but will NOT be used nor acknowledged in any way for the purpose of evaluating/qualifying any Potential Supplier, in any subsequent formal competitive process. How to apply: Please email arp@dhsc.gov.uk quoting "Ambulance Radio Programme Network Infrastructure - expression of interest" in the subject line and request a non-disclosure agreement in the body of your email. Potential Suppliers must sign and return a non-disclosure agreement to the Authority before being granted accessing to any further information related to the requirements in development. Supplier Signed NDS's must be received by Friday 15 November 2024 at 16:00 hours UK time. RFI will be published: 18 November 2024 via e-sourcing. RFI Response Deadline via e-sourcing: 20 December 2024 at 14:00 UK Time. The Authority will make every effort to maintain the indicative timetable that will be provided however this may be subject to alteration.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-6cd1ceb7-ff64-41ab-aea4-adf8786ace28

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Planning

    Procurement Method

    N/A

    Procurement Method Details

    N/A

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    SME VCSE

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    32424000
    44316400
    72000000
    72250000

    CPV Division(s)

    32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
    44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (excepts electric apparatus)
    72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

  • Awarding Authority

    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC

    Buyer Name

    Dawnette Gayle

    Buyer Email

    arp@dhsc.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    39 Victoria St

    London

    SW1H 0EU

    UK