--- title: "Handheld Solution - Ambulance Radio Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8c12eed1-aa32-4645-ab86-0bcccebca876" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c12eed1-aa32-4645-ab86-0bcccebca876" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c12eed1-aa32-4645-ab86-0bcccebca876.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c12eed1-aa32-4645-ab86-0bcccebca876.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE" published: "2020-02-10" --- # Handheld Solution - Ambulance Radio Programme Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c12eed1-aa32-4645-ab86-0bcccebca876 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c12eed1-aa32-4645-ab86-0bcccebca876) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c12eed1-aa32-4645-ab86-0bcccebca876.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care is currently in the planning stage for the "Handheld Solution - Ambulance Radio Programme", which focuses on the mobile telephones industry. The procurement process includes market engagement exercises to determine the best approach and requirements for a handheld solution tailored for ambulance services. Key dates include a deadline for responses to the market engagement notice set for 7 February 2020, with ongoing discussions intended until 14 April 2020. The engagement will be facilitated through Bravo Solutions, which will require potential suppliers to complete a non-disclosure agreement to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in mobile telephony and hardware. Companies that can offer commercial off-the-shelf devices, bespoke solutions, or innovative accessories for existing products would be well-suited to compete. The soft market testing exercise encourages feedback and discussions regarding potential delivery models, making this an excellent chance for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises seeking to expand their reach within public sector contracts. ## Notice The Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) are conducting market engagement exercises to inform the scoping, approach to and content of the procurement for a handheld solution. ARP would like to understand how experienced suppliers in the marketplace feel these requirements might best be met and is therefore carrying out a soft market testing exercise to engage in early informal dialogue prior to any formal procurement taking place. ARP are open to discussion on all potential models of service delivery. Initial findings suggests that there are three core available delivery options, and ARP welcomes feedback on these. Commercial off-the-shelf devices (COTS) - This is a possible option, but it is not believed that there is a COTS device available that fully meets ARP's requirements. Bespoke - Product development either through slight enhancements of current COTS devices or complete ground-up development Dual mode - ESN and TETRA We would also welcome options on how to accessorise a COTs device to meet the requirement in a single form factor. Any information provided will be strictly confidential and non-binding. This contracts finder notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works for ARP, and ARP is not bound to accept any proposals offered. If you are interested in participating in the soft market testing, please log in to Bravo Solutions to download and complete a non-disclosure agreement. A draft specification and request for information will then be shared. Please note the deadline for responses is 7 February 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c6c174-ad5d-4c2f-bf1e-6c0635cb57a6 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Feb 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE | | Locality | WATERLOO | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 7NT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 32250000 - Mobile telephones - 44316400 - Hardware ## Release History - 10 Feb 2020 at 13:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c6c174-ad5d-4c2f-bf1e-6c0635cb57a6 - 14 Jan 2020 at 11:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c6c174-ad5d-4c2f-bf1e-6c0635cb57a6 - 14 Jan 2020 at 11:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c6c174-ad5d-4c2f-bf1e-6c0635cb57a6 - 14 Jan 2020 at 11:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c6c174-ad5d-4c2f-bf1e-6c0635cb57a6 - 14 Jan 2020 at 11:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c6c174-ad5d-4c2f-bf1e-6c0635cb57a6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c6c174-ad5d-4c2f-bf1e-6c0635cb57a6 10th February 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://dh.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html eTendering portal link ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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