--- title: "Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) Access Services Extension" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-db8095b7-6a2a-488d-a4cb-ab594b24f02f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db8095b7-6a2a-488d-a4cb-ab594b24f02f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db8095b7-6a2a-488d-a4cb-ab594b24f02f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db8095b7-6a2a-488d-a4cb-ab594b24f02f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2024-07-17" --- # Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) Access Services Extension Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db8095b7-6a2a-488d-a4cb-ab594b24f02f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db8095b7-6a2a-488d-a4cb-ab594b24f02f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db8095b7-6a2a-488d-a4cb-ab594b24f02f.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service has initiated a procurement process titled "Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) Access Services Extension" within the radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment category. The procurement method is a selective process with a Restricted procedure (above threshold) and a tender deadline of 23rd May 2028. This opportunity aims to provide data access to the Health and Social Care Network compliant with specified standards. The contract period is set to start on 24th May 2028 and end on 25th May 2028. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering communication software, virus protection software, communications system maintenance, installation services of communications equipment, and telecommunication services to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this opportunity. Interested parties should engage with the Crown Commercial Service to explore potential business growth by providing services in line with the outlined Health and Social Care Network requirements. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service (the Authority) has put in place a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of data access to the Health and Social Care Network compliant with the HSCN Compliance Document Set hosted on https://digital.nhs.uk/health-social-care-network/suppliers (https://digital.nhs.uk/health-social-care-network/suppliers). This DPS provides Services and associated services from HSCN Compliant suppliers, which are comprised ofthe Core Component and any Supplementary Component(s). The Core Component must include HSCN Connectivity Services as defined in the HSCN Obligations Framework that forms part ofthe HSCN Compliance Document Set as available at https://digital.nhs.uk/health-social-care-network/suppliers (https://digital.nhs.uk/health-social-care-network/suppliers) The HSCN Connectivity Services may be managed and/or unmanaged and may have variables and options around its provision including, but not limited to: individual or multiple data connectivity circuits; individual or multiple data connectivity technologies, terrestrial, wireless and satellite solutions; blended (bonded/aggregated) bandwidth; flexible bandwidth; burstable bandwidth; resiliency level (including Non-Resilient ; Resilient ; Resilient - Diverse ; and Resilient - Fully Diverse); and / or multi-tenancy sites (including dynamic bandwidth allocation). The Supplementary Component(s) may include: cloud service access services; related consultancy services; Internet Service Provider (ISP) and Internet services, including but not limited to in-bound internet services and out-bound internet services; Contracting Body-defined VRFs; support for classes and/or qualities of service - Contracting Body-defined QoS; network related security and access control solutions; PSN Services; and/or services that facilitate voice solutions to operate across HSCN, Including but not limited to support for Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunking. Contracting Bodies will publish their Call for Competition(s) by electronic means including eTendering systems and reserve the right to use a reverse auction. A Call for Competition may include aggregated demand from multiple Contracting Bodies. Additional information: Closing Date, Contract Start Date and Contract End Date have been manipulated to support compatibility system issues. However please refer to the contract notice forthe correct dates,timelines etc. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63f061e5-24b2-4996-80c8-d9fb323aeef8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 May 2028 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 May 2028 - 25 May 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 48 - Software package and information systems - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 48510000 - Communication software package - 48760000 - Virus protection software package - 50334400 - Communications system maintenance services - 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment - 64220000 - Telecommunication services except telephone and data transmission services ## Release History - 17 Jul 2024 at 09:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63f061e5-24b2-4996-80c8-d9fb323aeef8 - 18 Apr 2023 at 14:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63f061e5-24b2-4996-80c8-d9fb323aeef8 - 31 Jan 2023 at 09:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63f061e5-24b2-4996-80c8-d9fb323aeef8 - 12 Jan 2023 at 16:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63f061e5-24b2-4996-80c8-d9fb323aeef8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63f061e5-24b2-4996-80c8-d9fb323aeef8 17th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/302597b2-4514-4af6-ae5d-ea4510e414f7 HSCN updated bid pack - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2994e3d-506b-419b-b66c-f67f9cdaad85 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/ccs - https://digital.nhs.uk/health-social-care-network/suppliers ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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