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Market capability for the development and delivery of a Bulk Recording Solution (BRS) for the Emergency Services Network (ESN)

HOME OFFICE EMERGENCY SERVICES NETWORK (ESN)

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Planning

04 Mar 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office Emergency Services Network (ESN) is planning a Request for Information (RFI) process to gather insights on market capabilities for developing and delivering a Bulk Recording Solution (BRS) aimed at supporting the Emergency Services Network (ESN) operations across the UK. This early engagement is part of the programme's broader efforts to enhance telecommunication services for emergency response teams and is intended to close on 25th March 2022. The initiative is crucial for ensuring the transition from the existing communication systems to the new integrated service that meets public safety requirements.

This RFI represents significant opportunities for companies specialising in telecommunications, software development, and voice recording solutions, particularly those that can provide comprehensive IT services and system implementation support. Businesses that focus on developing critical communication technologies for emergency and public safety sectors would be particularly well-suited to engage in this RFI, potentially leading to future contracts that contribute to the improvement of emergency service communication infrastructure across Great Britain.

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Notice Title

Market capability for the development and delivery of a Bulk Recording Solution (BRS) for the Emergency Services Network (ESN)

Notice Description

This Notice is in relation to a Request for Information (RFI) on behalf of the Emergency Services Mobile Communication Programme (ESMCP) within the Home Office. The Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) was established in 2011 to determine a replacement for its Airwave (Tetra based) solution. ESMCP aims to provide an integrated critical voice and broadband data communications service for the three Emergency Services (3ES) and other User Organisations (UOs) in Great Britain that meet the public safety requirements for coverage, functionality, availability and security. This is known as the Emergency Services Network (ESN). The Control Rooms team is responsible for working with 3ES to ensure they can safely transition their control rooms from the Airwave to ESN network. Through ongoing user engagement and market analysis the team has identified the need for a new ESN Bulk Recording Solution (BRS). ESMCP is now conducting a market review to assist in determining how it may deliver a BRS solution that will support 3ES and UOs Control Room operations following their migration to ESN. It will assess the market capability and appetite to deliver the BRS including options for the scope of this solution and its components. This Prior Information Notice is in relation to an early market engagement RFI process only and is not a call for competition. This does not oblige the Authority to undertake a procurement. Potential suppliers with an interest in the Programme and who provide services as outlined within section VI.3) Additional information below are invited to express an interest in participating in this RFI by e-mailing ESMCPSupplier@homeoffice.gov.uk . A copy of the RFI will be provided subject to the signing of a Non-Disclosure Agreement by the potential supplier through the Jaggaer (Bravo) e-Sourcing system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The potential Bulk Recording Solution will be used by the three Emergency Services (3ES) and other User Organisations. Further information is provided in the Request for Information (RFI), accessible once the NDA has been signed up to. Additional information: This Prior Information Notice is in relation to an early market engagement RFI process only and is not a call for competition. This does not oblige the Authority to undertake a procurement. Potential suppliers with an interest in the Programme and who provide services as outlined above are invited to express an interest in participating in this RFI by e-mailing ESMCPSupplier@homeoffice.gov.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031e70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006103-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

32342450 - Voice recorders

64220000 - Telecommunication services except telephone and data transmission services

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

72250000 - System and support services

72263000 - Software implementation services

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 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE EMERGENCY SERVICES NETWORK (ESN)
Contact Name
ESMCP Commercial Team
Contact Email
esmcpsupplier@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EX
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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