Planning

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

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Planning

14 Nov 2024 at 13:34

Planning

13 Nov 2024 at 14:20

Planning

13 Nov 2024 at 14:12

Planning

25 Oct 2024 at 14:51

Planning

25 Oct 2024 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), located at 39 Victoria St, London, is conducting a planning engagement for the "Request for Information - Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Network Infrastructure Services." This procurement process, classified under CPV 32424000 for network infrastructure, primarily targets system and support services, hardware, and IT services. The initiative aims to improve the network solutions used by NHS Ambulance Trusts across England, with optional users from Scotland and Wales. Key dates include the early market briefing on 29 November 2024, RFI publication on 25 November 2024, and the RFI response deadline on 20 December 2024 at 14:00 UK time. Interested suppliers must sign and return a non-disclosure agreement by 22 November 2024 at 16:00 hours UK time to participate in the engagement.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure, systems, and support services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to engage, given the open invitation for market feedback. Companies with expertise in developing and integrating network solutions compatible with existing ambulance radio programmes will find this tender particularly advantageous. It provides a platform to influence future specifications and contractual mechanisms of a critical national healthcare communication network. Engaging early in the procurement process could position businesses favourably for future competitive processes related to the ARP.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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 PS0 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6cd1ceb7-ff64-41ab-aea4-adf8786ace28
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e712a85-54b5-4778-b0e7-c4469bb771f3
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

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


CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

44316400 - Hardware

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Nov 2024Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
Dawnette Gayle
Contact Email
arp@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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