Planning

National Mobilisation Application (NMA)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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Planning

28 May 2026 at 08:25

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care is in the planning stage of procuring a mobile data vehicle solution (MDVS) intended for the NHS Ambulance Services across the United Kingdom. This initiative, titled the National Mobilisation Application (NMA), is managed under the Ambulance Radio Programme. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically software packages and information systems. Currently, the contract is set to begin on 22nd June 2027 and is scheduled to end by 21st June 2029, with the possibility of renewal extending till 21st June 2031. The planning stage commenced on 28th May 2026, with a future notice date anticipated for 29th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems to expand their market reach by partnering with the central government. Companies with expertise in developing mobile data solutions that can integrate effectively with national ambulance services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the scope and critical nature of the project in enhancing national healthcare infrastructure, successful bidders will not only gain lucrative contracts but also engage in high-impact public service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Mobilisation Application (NMA)

Notice Description

Mobile data vehicle solution (MDVS) to NHS Ambulance Services nationally - Managed by the Ambulance Radio Programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a706
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050051-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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
21 Jun 2027 - 21 Jun 2029 2-3 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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