Planning

DHSC: ARP - Field Services (FS) 2026-30

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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Planning

28 May 2026 at 08:22

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care, located in London, has announced a planned procurement for field services support related to the Ambulance Radio Programme for the period 2026 to 2030. This contract, titled "DHSC: ARP - Field Services (FS) 2026-30," falls under the services category within the systems and technical consultancy services industry, specifically classified under CPV code 72220000. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned contract start date of 2nd July 2026 and completion by 1st July 2031, with potential extension until 30th June 2032. An important date to note is the future notice set for 29th May 2026, providing further details on the tender opportunity.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in systems and technical consultancy services, especially those with experience in supporting public sector radio communications programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the lot is deemed suitable for their scale of operations. Companies with expertise in delivering innovative field service solutions can leverage this contract to gain a foothold in the public health sector and form long-term partnerships, potentially benefiting from the possibility of contract renewals post-2030.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: ARP - Field Services (FS) 2026-30

Notice Description

Field services support for the Ambulance Radio Programme. - Managed by the Ambulance Radio Programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a704
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050048-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
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
29 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2031 Over 5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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