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title: "NHS Digital HSCN Connectivity Services"
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# NHS Digital HSCN Connectivity Services

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bde0d60-7685-46f9-82f2-eab41fac48d8

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## Summary

The NHS Digital is seeking connectivity services through the NHS Digital HSCN Connectivity Services tender, which has been secured via the Crown Commercial Service Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) RM3825. This contract pertains to Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) access for eleven sites that support NHS Digital operations. The contract is valued at £837,368 and commenced on 13 April 2018, running until 12 April 2023. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the tender period having ended on 16 February 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the telecommunications and IT services sectors, particularly those specialising in network connectivity solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation, as this contract is noted for its suitability for them. Firms with expertise in providing reliable communication infrastructure and services will find this an advantageous opportunity to potentially expand their market presence by collaborating with NHS Digital and enhancing connectivity for critical health services in the UK.

## Notice

These services have been secured via the Crown Commercial Service Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) RM3825. The contract encompasses Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) access connectivity to 11 sites which support NHS Digital operations and service provision. For more information on HSCN see https://digital.nhs.uk/health-social-care-network/.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28df96e1-8498-40bc-b1f8-4c277cde45ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2018 - 12 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £837,368 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £837,368 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DIGITAL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2018 at 08:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28df96e1-8498-40bc-b1f8-4c277cde45ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28df96e1-8498-40bc-b1f8-4c277cde45ed
  18th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://digital.nhs.uk/
- https://digital.nhs.uk/health-social-care-network/

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