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title: "DHSC: Business Continuity Management Software (BCMS) / Emergency Messaging System (EMS) - Market Engagement"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# DHSC: Business Continuity Management Software (BCMS) / Emergency Messaging System (EMS) - Market Engagement

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb098f95-51ef-4ea0-9f3d-0fb353551c08

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is planning a procurement process titled 'Business Continuity Management Software (BCMS) / Emergency Messaging System (EMS) - Market Engagement'. The procurement falls under the IT services category and has an estimated value of £180,000. The engagement end date is set for February 21, 2024. DHSC, located in London, United Kingdom, is looking for innovative solutions to improve service delivery and reduce costs. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase.

This tender by DHSC offers opportunities for small and large IT service providers, consultants, and businesses in postal and telecommunications services. Businesses capable of providing Business Continuity Management Software and Emergency Messaging System solutions are well-suited to compete. Interested parties should reach out to Paul Tooke at DHSC for more information and queries related to the tender. Financially, this procurement presents a potential avenue for business growth and collaboration with a notable public sector entity in the UK.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking information regarding a procurement opportunity they are intending to launch for a replacement IT system to support the delivery of the Department's Business Continuity Management Software and and/or Emergency Messaging System. The DHSC is also interested to learn of any innovative suggestions from the market to improve service and/or reduce costs? Also, any concerns and/or risks that the market may have in providing the service being sought? Please contact paul.tooke@dhsc.gov.uk for a copy of the provisional specification & information document and for any other queries? The estimated value is PS180,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/772b9673-8137-471c-b15a-cf35c501bd87 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2024 at 15:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/772b9673-8137-471c-b15a-cf35c501bd87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/772b9673-8137-471c-b15a-cf35c501bd87
  25th January 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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