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DHSC: ARP: Tech Refresh - Server Software

DHSC AMBULANCE RADIO PROGRAMME

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03 Nov 2025 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "DHSC: ARP: Tech Refresh - Server Software" was led by the DHSC Ambulance Radio Programme, located in Bristol, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the IT software package industry category and aims to purchase Data Centre software licences. The procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The key period for this award was completed with the tender closing on October 30, 2025, and the contract period commencing on November 3, 2025, and ending on November 1, 2030. The award stage was recently published on November 3, 2025, and has an estimated contract value of £3.8 million.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the IT software sector, especially those experienced in delivering complex software solutions to healthcare-related entities. Large-scale enterprises, such as the awarded supplier INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD, are well-equipped to capitalize on this opportunity due to their capacity to handle extensive contracts and meet the stringent requirements of a framework agreement. As the procurement is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses with robust infrastructures and resources are well-suited to pursue similar government contracts, thereby facilitating significant business growth and expansion within the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

DHSC: ARP: Tech Refresh - Server Software

Notice Description

This contract is for the purchase of Data Centre software licences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9ed9767-4c0f-44cd-8369-53d50c89480e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/189db20b-a3a6-4c55-9102-af4d6a019dc7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 1 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DHSC AMBULANCE RADIO PROGRAMME
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS32 4QL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Bradley Stoke North
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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