Tender

Market Engagement

AMBULANCE RADIO PROGRAMME ("ARP") ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Tender

04 Mar 2018 at 08:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP), representing the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) titled "Market Engagement." This tender falls within the communication equipment industry category, specifically focusing on radio and telecommunication-related goods. The PIN was published on 4th March 2018 and indicates that ARP plans to conduct supplier events and market sounding meetings over the coming year to enhance their understanding of the market. The procurement is currently at the "active" stage, with any formal procurement exercise to be dictated by forthcoming announcements. The anticipated contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2018 and last until 25th June 2021, whereas the deadline for expressions of interest is 31st August 2018.

This tender provides a notable opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of radio and communication equipment to expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit, as the ARP has indicated suitability for such businesses to participate. Companies with expertise in delivering telecommunication solutions, alongside those skilled in government contracts, would find this engagement suitable for growth and collaboration, thereby enhancing their business portfolios in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to notify the market that the Ambulance Radio Programme ("ARP") plans to host supplier events and market sounding meetings to further develop its understanding of the market for procurement activity during the next 12 months. As such, this PIN does not formally signify the beginning of any procurement and does not constitute a commitment by ARP to undertake any procurement exercise. In the event that ARP decides to formally commence procurement pursuant to this PIN a separate Contract Notice will be issued. To register an interest in attending any potential supplier events and market sounding meetings, register an interest using the instructions in this PIN, see Section VI.3 (Additional Information).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7cb729cb-7c02-430c-b9e7-97c0f0644c62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b05652b-7819-4786-80c7-17685bcbf476
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 25 Jun 2021 2-3 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
AMBULANCE RADIO PROGRAMME ("ARP") ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2PL
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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