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title: "DHSC: ARP: Subject Matter Expertise"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5b588beb-e0de-4372-9c6a-17858ad468c3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "AMBULANCE RADIO PROGRAMME (ARP)"
published: "2023-05-04"
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# DHSC: ARP: Subject Matter Expertise

Buyer: AMBULANCE RADIO PROGRAMME (ARP)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b588beb-e0de-4372-9c6a-17858ad468c3

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## Summary

The Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) has awarded a contract for the provision of specialist Cloud Support services to support the installation of Dispatch Communications Server (DCS) technology. The contract, titled "DHSC: ARP: Subject Matter Expertise," falls under the IT services category with a total value of £110,000 in GBP. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 2nd March 2023 to 2nd September 2023, and the tender period ended on 28th February 2023.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for companies offering IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the contract specifies a preference for SMEs. The buying organisation, Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP), based in Bristol, United Kingdom, initiated this procurement process. Businesses interested in providing tailored cloud support services should explore collaborating with the ARP to expand their market presence and expertise in the UK healthcare sector.

## Notice

Provision of specialist Cloud Support services in support of the Ambulance Radio Programme to manage the installation of Dispatch Communications Server (DCS) technology

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ab97436-5e71-419b-871a-e41fa5154fcd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2023 - 2 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,000 |
| 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 | AMBULANCE RADIO PROGRAMME (ARP) |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS32 4QL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Bradley Stoke North |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MASON ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 4 May 2023 at 16:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ab97436-5e71-419b-871a-e41fa5154fcd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ab97436-5e71-419b-871a-e41fa5154fcd
  4th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d14f48ec-ced4-46c6-9d05-bfecbf8c9b22

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