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title: "Pre-market engagement - Managed Data Network Service"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE ROTHERHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Pre-market engagement - Managed Data Network Service

Buyer: THE ROTHERHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9c0ac2b-9bfa-4966-b4f4-71e30a0c7870

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## Summary

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Pre-market engagement - Managed Data Network Service." This initiative falls under the industry category of Networks (CPV code: 32400000) and is set in Rotherham, England, within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Interested parties should note that the engagement ends on 23 February 2018. The procurement process aims to explore options for improving the existing data network infrastructure and maintenance through potential contracts with suppliers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in managed network services, particularly those with experience in NHS contracts or public sector collaborations. Companies that can provide innovative solutions or insights into network infrastructure may find this engagement particularly beneficial. Potential suppliers are encouraged to review the attached Pre-Market Questionnaire and respond with feedback, which could enhance their chances of being selected for future contract awards.

## Notice

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is currently exploring options in relation to our existing data network infrastructure and maintenance. The Trust is keen to progress contracting with a supplier or suppliers for a managed service in relation to our data network requirements. As such we have developed this document to seek feedback from potential suppliers to a number of questions we have, identified in Section 2, and also provide some information around our current specification, contractual requirements and evaluation methodology, identified in Section 3, for any feedback you are willing to share with us.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abc7449-19e4-41c1-a928-3b8080d6261c |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| 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 | THE ROTHERHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 2TY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2018 at 15:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abc7449-19e4-41c1-a928-3b8080d6261c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abc7449-19e4-41c1-a928-3b8080d6261c
  24th January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d77d0331-b726-4d1a-b76f-ab98ffc01df9
  Pre-Market Questionnaire

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