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10 Aug 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

North Hertfordshire District Council is undergoing a two-stage procurement process to replace its Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) platform, pivotal for the Herts Careline service. This venture falls under the industry category of industry-specific software packages and telecare services. Set in the UK region of UKH23, this is at the pre-qualification stage with a selective procurement method termed a 'Competitive flexible procedure'. The submission deadline for expressions of interest is 2nd October 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 28th August 2026. The project reveals a significant government investment, with a tender value estimated at £2 million and a gross value of £2.4 million, indicating substantial opportunity for participating vendors.

This tender is an exceptional prospect for businesses involved in telecare, information technology software maintenance, or alarm-monitoring services, aiming for expansion into public sector contracts. Its requirement for a modern and robust ARC platform favours companies that offer secure and innovative solutions, particularly those capable of handling both legacy systems and new digital telecare technologies. With criteria primarily gauging cost, technical quality, and social value impact, it provides an advantageous platform for businesses that excel in delivering comprehensive systems support and maintenance services. Suitable suppliers should have the capability to commit to a long-term contract, with potential renewals extending up to a maximum of ten years.

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Notice Title

Alarm Receiving Centre Call Handling System

Notice Description

This is the pre-qualification stage of a two stage process, for the procurement of a replacement Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) platform supporting the Herts Careline service. North Hertfordshire District Council (NHDC) has previously undertaken Preliminary Market Engagement to inform this procurement. The ARC forms a critical component of the Council's telecare infrastructure, providing 24/7 monitoring and response capability for vulnerable residents and partner organisations. The current platform is approaching technical and contractual end of life and requires replacement with a modern, secure and resilient solution capable of supporting both legacy analogue alarm traffic and the transition to digital telecare technologies. NHDC uses an E-Tendering system (In-Tend) for all procurement activities. Suppliers must submit their responses via the Supply Hertfordshire Portal at: Supply Hertfordshire Electronic Tendering Site - Home - You must be registered on the portal to submit a response. - If already registered, use your existing username and password. - A password reminder link is available on the homepage if required. For technical difficulties, please contact the In-Tend Helpdesk at 0845 557 8079 or support@in-tend.com

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Following initial term there is potential to extend by a further 2 years then 3 years. Maximum contract term being 10 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e062
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075832-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72253200 - Systems support services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Mar 2027 - 14 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2035-06-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY
Postcode
SG6 3JF
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Letchworth South West
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

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