Planning

Handheld Solution - Ambulance Radio Programme

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Planning

10 Feb 2020 at 13:30

Planning

14 Jan 2020 at 11:43

Planning

14 Jan 2020 at 11:35

Planning

14 Jan 2020 at 11:09

Planning

14 Jan 2020 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is currently in the planning stage for the "Handheld Solution - Ambulance Radio Programme", which focuses on the mobile telephones industry. The procurement process includes market engagement exercises to determine the best approach and requirements for a handheld solution tailored for ambulance services. Key dates include a deadline for responses to the market engagement notice set for 7 February 2020, with ongoing discussions intended until 14 April 2020. The engagement will be facilitated through Bravo Solutions, which will require potential suppliers to complete a non-disclosure agreement to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in mobile telephony and hardware. Companies that can offer commercial off-the-shelf devices, bespoke solutions, or innovative accessories for existing products would be well-suited to compete. The soft market testing exercise encourages feedback and discussions regarding potential delivery models, making this an excellent chance for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises seeking to expand their reach within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Handheld Solution - Ambulance Radio Programme

Notice Description

The Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) are conducting market engagement exercises to inform the scoping, approach to and content of the procurement for a handheld solution. ARP would like to understand how experienced suppliers in the marketplace feel these requirements might best be met and is therefore carrying out a soft market testing exercise to engage in early informal dialogue prior to any formal procurement taking place. ARP are open to discussion on all potential models of service delivery. Initial findings suggests that there are three core available delivery options, and ARP welcomes feedback on these. Commercial off-the-shelf devices (COTS) - This is a possible option, but it is not believed that there is a COTS device available that fully meets ARP's requirements. Bespoke - Product development either through slight enhancements of current COTS devices or complete ground-up development Dual mode - ESN and TETRA We would also welcome options on how to accessorise a COTs device to meet the requirement in a single form factor. Any information provided will be strictly confidential and non-binding. This contracts finder notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works for ARP, and ARP is not bound to accept any proposals offered. If you are interested in participating in the soft market testing, please log in to Bravo Solutions to download and complete a non-disclosure agreement. A draft specification and request for information will then be shared. Please note the deadline for responses is 7 February 2020.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c12eed1-aa32-4645-ab86-0bcccebca876
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c6c174-ad5d-4c2f-bf1e-6c0635cb57a6
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
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)


CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Feb 2020Expired
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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATERLOO
Postcode
SE1 7NT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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