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Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) Access Services.

Crown Commercial Service

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12 Jan 2023 at 16:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has initiated a selective procurement method for the Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) Access Services tender, with an estimated value of GBP 500 million. This dynamic purchase system aims to facilitate data access services for UK public sector bodies and non-public entities. The tender involves connectivity services compliant with HSCN standards, with a contract duration of 1440 days. Suppliers are required to meet HSCN compliance criteria to participate, and submission methods include electronic and written submissions, with a tender deadline of May 23, 2028.

This tender provides business opportunities for suppliers offering network, telecommunications, and related equipment and services. Companies in the communications industry, especially those providing cybersecurity solutions and ICT products/services, are well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will have the chance to secure contracts with public sector bodies and contribute to facilitating Health and Social Care services. Businesses interested in growth through public sector contracts should ensure compliance with Cyber Essentials and HSCN standards to enhance their competitiveness in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) Access Services.

Notice Description

The Dynamic Purchase System has been established on behalf of UK public sector bodies who have a need for the provision of data access services, to facilitate connectivity to the Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) and additional network services. Non public sector entities may also use the DPS Agreement in order to (i) satisfy contractual obligations to one or more public sector bodies, all of which are entitled to use the DPS on their own account; or (ii) deliver Health and/or Social Care services to benefit the public. Successful bidders will be required to meet the published criteria including HSCN Compliance to be appointed to the DPS. Suppliers will also be asked to confirm whether they are capable of offering Public Services Network (PSN) compliant services, although this is not mandatory. Suppliers who are successfully appointed to the DPS will be invited to submit tenders by Contracting Bodies through a Call for Competition.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Crown Commercial Service (the Authority) has put in place a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of data access to the Health and Social Care Network compliant with the HSCN Compliance Document Set hosted on https://digital.nhs.uk/health-social-care-network/suppliers This DPS provides Services and associated services from HSCN Compliant suppliers, which are comprised of the Core Component and any Supplementary Component(s). The Core Component must include HSCN Connectivity Services as defined in the HSCN Obligations Framework that forms part of the HSCN Compliance Document Set as available at https://digital.nhs.uk/health-social-care-network/suppliers Continued in III 1.2. Additional information: The duration given in II.2.7) is the duration of the extension period. This is an extension of [48 months] following the initial period of [78 months].

Renewal: Customers may enter into a contract with a supplier for a period of their determining which may exceed the RM3825 HSCN DPS Agreement, should this agreement be terminated at any time. The flexibility of the contracting period allows customers (Buyers) to determine appropriate contracting timelines required to enable the supplier to meet customer needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039706
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001009-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32400000 - Networks

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

48510000 - Communication software package

48760000 - Virus protection software package

50334400 - Communications system maintenance services

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64220000 - Telecommunication services except telephone and data transmission services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 20282 years to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

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