Tender

Health and Social Care Network Peering Exchange Services

NHS DIGITAL

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Tender

04 Oct 2021 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Digital is seeking to appoint a single supplier for the Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) Peering Exchange Services through an open procedure. This tender is currently active and aims to enhance network interconnection among health and social care providers across the UK. The contract, valued at £6 million, is set for a duration of four years, with the submission deadline for tenders on 5th November 2021. This procurement presents a key opportunity for economic operators in the interconnection services industry to engage with the public sector during its tender phase.

This tender not only generates opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) but also encourages businesses specialised in networking services, data network management, and interconnection solutions. By participating in this project, businesses can expand their portfolio within the public sector and explore partnerships with various bodies that will utilise the Framework Agreement, including those involved in health and social care across England.

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Notice Title

Health and Social Care Network Peering Exchange Services

Notice Description

The Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) has been in place nationally for over four years. It has created the effect of a single network across Heath and Social Care providers and their partners. The HSCN Peering Exchange Services form a key supply chain component and facilitates independent network interconnection between the disaggregated HSCN network service providers. The HSCN Peering Exchange Services may subsequently be procured by wider public bodies, as described in section V1.3) below.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement seeks a supplier to provide and manage a hosted network peering exchange solution and the management of the same. More detail is provided in the ITT and associated contract documentation.The services will be utilised by bodies providing health and social care in England, including any other body named or referred to as a 'Service Recipient' under a Call-Off Agreement (as defined in the contract documentation). Further information regarding the bodies entitled to utilise the Framework Agreement is set out at section V1.3) below. The maximum value of the contract reflects the Contracting Authority's best estimate of usage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e795
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024616-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

51611100 - Hardware installation services

64221000 - Interconnection services

72250000 - System and support services

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72315100 - Data network support services

72315200 - Data network management services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS DIGITAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hscnpeeringexchangeprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

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