Tender

DHSC: Request for Information - Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Network Infrastructure Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

14 Nov 2024 at 13:29

Planning

24 Oct 2024 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is in the procurement planning stage for the "Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Network Infrastructure Services." This tender belongs to the "System and support services" category and is aimed at enhancing the network infrastructure utilised by NHS Ambulance Trusts across England, with potential involvement from Scotland and Wales. Notable dates include the requirement for suppliers to sign and return a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by 22 November 2024 at 16:00 UK time and the publishing of the Request for Information (RFI) on 25 November 2024. An Early Market Briefing is scheduled for 29 November 2024 at 14:30 UK time, and the RFI response deadline is set for 20 December 2024 at 14:00 UK time.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, network infrastructure, and related system support services to contribute to a high-profile healthcare project. Companies experienced in consulting, software development, and hardware supply would be well-suited to compete. By participating in this RFI process, businesses can shape the development of the ARP Network Infrastructure and potentially secure future contracts when the formal procurement process commences. Engaging in this project can lead to substantial business growth by demonstrating capabilities within the public healthcare domain, fostering long-term relationships with the DHSC, and contributing to critical public service infrastructure.

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Notice Title

DHSC: Request for Information - Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Network Infrastructure Services

Notice Description

This information note is being publicly shared via Find a Tender Service and Contracts Finder, making it accessible to all suppliers in the market.<br/><br/>The Department of Health and Social Care (The Authority) is seeking information and insights from Potential Suppliers in relation to development of the Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Network Infrastructure Services requirements. <br/><br/>This engagement supports the development of delivery models for the current Ambulance Radio Programme used by NHS Ambulance Trusts across England, with optional users Scotland, and Wales Ambulance. <br/><br/>How to apply:<br/><br/>Please email arp@dhsc.gov.uk quoting "Ambulance Radio Programme Network Infrastructure - expression of interest" in the subject line and request a non-disclosure agreement in the body of your email.<br/><br/>To participate at RFI Potential Suppliers must sign and return an NDA to the Authority by Friday 22 November 2024 @ 16:00 hours UK time, before being granted accessing to any further information related to the requirements in development.<br/><br/>The Authority wishes to draw your attention to the revised dates below:<br/><br/>RFI will be published: 25 November 2024 via e-sourcing;<br/>Early Market Briefing 29 November 2024 @ 14:30 hours UK Time<br/>RFI Response Deadline via e-sourcing: 20 December 2024 @ 14:00 hours UK Time.<br/><br/>The Authority will make every effort to maintain the indicative timetable however this may be subject to alteration.

Lot Information

Lot 1

There is no planned procurement activity relating to the publication of this Prior Information Notice (PIN).

For the avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition nor a procurement and therefore it will have a monetary payment value of PS0 attached for this engagement.

The sole purpose of the PIN is to invite interested suppliers to respond to a Request for Information (RFI) which will inform the development of the specification/s, help identify the route/s to market and potential contractual mechanisms for the APR future solutions.

Responses to the RFI may be carried forward, for the purposes of developing the ARP requirements and informing the next steps but will NOT be used nor acknowledged in any way for the purpose of evaluating/qualifying any Potential Supplier, in any subsequent formal competitive process. Additional information: How to apply:

Please email arp@dhsc.gov.uk quoting "Ambulance Radio Programme Network Infrastructure - expression of interest" in the subject line and request a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in the body of your email.

Potential Suppliers must sign and return an NDA to the Authority by 15 November 2024 @ 16:00 hours UK time, before being granted accessing to any further information related to the requirements in development.

Once signed NDA's are received by the Authority we anticipate:

RFI will be published: 18 November 2024 via e-sourcing;
RFI Response Deadline via e-sourcing: 20 December 2024 @ 14:00 UK Time.

The Authority will make every effort to maintain the indicative timetable however this may be subject to alteration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b12b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036853-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

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


CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

44316400 - Hardware

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

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Oct 2024Expired
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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Dawnette Gayle
Contact Email
arp@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
TLI32 Westminster

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

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