Planning

DHSC: ARP: Core Network and Security Management (2027-2030)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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Planning

28 May 2026 at 08:20

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care is planning a procurement process for Network and Security Management services, managed by the Ambulance Radio Programme. This initiative, titled "DHSC: ARP: Core Network and Security Management (2027-2030)", falls under the industry category of Networks (CPV code: 32400000) and aims to support nationally resilient infrastructure across the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a planned contract period from 24th May 2027 to 23rd May 2030, and potential extensions up to 2032. The procurement method is selective, implying an award under a framework, with a total contract value estimated at £14,988,000. The central government's Department of Health & Social Care, located in London, acts as the buyer, and the anticipated process will open avenues for selective competitive bidding.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the infrastructure and security management domains, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their market presence by providing goods and services critical to national resilience. Given the selective procurement methods, companies already engaged in frameworks or those able to quickly align with the framework requirements may find this project particularly well-suited. The strategic importance of this contract in supporting the nation’s infrastructure resilience further enhances its attractiveness for businesses aiming for long-term growth and collaboration with public health authorities. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the Ambulance Radio Programme for more information.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: ARP: Core Network and Security Management (2027-2030)

Notice Description

Network and Security Management services in support of nationally resilient infrastructure. Please contact commercial@arp.nhs.uk if you would like to learn more details of this opportunity - Managed by the Ambulance Radio Programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a702
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050042-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,490,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 May 2027 - 23 May 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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