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title: "DHSC: ARP: COTS 4"
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# DHSC: ARP: COTS 4

Buyer: AMBULANCE RADIO PROGRAMME  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89e39f72-3fdd-4bb1-b10a-4d24a4e7db05

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DHSC: ARP: COTS 4" contract, managed by the Ambulance Radio Programme based in London, involves the supply of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and software to support ambulance service infrastructure and control rooms. This contract, categorised under computer-related services (CPV code 72500000), follows a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £4.9 million, began on 26 January 2026 and runs until 25 January 2029. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the award notice published on 5 February 2026. The delivery location is within the United Kingdom, specifically to the postal code area BS32 4QL.

For businesses in the IT and computer hardware sectors, especially large enterprises given the scale, this tender presents substantial opportunities for growth. With a primary focus on reliability and expertise in delivering technological infrastructure solutions, it is tailored for companies capable of providing robust hardware and software solutions compatible with emergency services. As this is part of a framework agreement, it highlights an opportunity for suppliers already pre-selected for such frameworks to expand their portfolio within public sector contracts, enhancing their reputation and potential for future collaborations.

## Notice

Supply of COTS hardware and software in support of ARP ambulance service infrastructure and control room.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc274548-0a73-4b45-a5c3-7f88360c1912 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,900,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc274548-0a73-4b45-a5c3-7f88360c1912

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc274548-0a73-4b45-a5c3-7f88360c1912
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d20c9cbf-7826-4fc3-a016-76264c612fe7
  21405 - DHSC - Insight Direct UK Ltd - COTS4_REDACTED

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