Planning

DHSC: Business Continuity Management Software (BCMS) / Emergency Messaging System (EMS) - Market Engagement

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Planning

25 Jan 2024 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is planning a procurement process titled 'Business Continuity Management Software (BCMS) / Emergency Messaging System (EMS) - Market Engagement'. The procurement falls under the IT services category and has an estimated value of £180,000. The engagement end date is set for February 21, 2024. DHSC, located in London, United Kingdom, is looking for innovative solutions to improve service delivery and reduce costs. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase.

This tender by DHSC offers opportunities for small and large IT service providers, consultants, and businesses in postal and telecommunications services. Businesses capable of providing Business Continuity Management Software and Emergency Messaging System solutions are well-suited to compete. Interested parties should reach out to Paul Tooke at DHSC for more information and queries related to the tender. Financially, this procurement presents a potential avenue for business growth and collaboration with a notable public sector entity in the UK.

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Notice Title

DHSC: Business Continuity Management Software (BCMS) / Emergency Messaging System (EMS) - Market Engagement

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking information regarding a procurement opportunity they are intending to launch for a replacement IT system to support the delivery of the Department's Business Continuity Management Software and and/or Emergency Messaging System. The DHSC is also interested to learn of any innovative suggestions from the market to improve service and/or reduce costs? Also, any concerns and/or risks that the market may have in providing the service being sought? Please contact paul.tooke@dhsc.gov.uk for a copy of the provisional specification & information document and for any other queries? The estimated value is PS180,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb098f95-51ef-4ea0-9f3d-0fb353551c08
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/772b9673-8137-471c-b15a-cf35c501bd87
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Feb 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
Contact Name
Paul Tooke
Contact Email
paul.tooke@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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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