--- title: "DHSC: Request for Information - Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Network Infrastructure Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f2fccd62-0c7a-40a9-aae8-ed45a4c03d3c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2fccd62-0c7a-40a9-aae8-ed45a4c03d3c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2fccd62-0c7a-40a9-aae8-ed45a4c03d3c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2fccd62-0c7a-40a9-aae8-ed45a4c03d3c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE" published: "2024-11-13" --- # DHSC: Request for Information - Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Network Infrastructure Services Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2fccd62-0c7a-40a9-aae8-ed45a4c03d3c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2fccd62-0c7a-40a9-aae8-ed45a4c03d3c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2fccd62-0c7a-40a9-aae8-ed45a4c03d3c.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) as part of early market engagement for the Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Network Infrastructure Services. The aim is to gather feedback on potential delivery models for the ARP Network Solutions. This engagement supports the current model used by NHS Ambulance Trusts in England, with optional participation from Scotland and Wales. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase. Key dates include the publication of the RFI on 25 November 2024, an early market briefing on 29 November 2024, and the response deadline on 20 December 2024. Interested suppliers must express their interest by signing and returning a non-disclosure agreement to the DHSC by 22 November 2024. The project is classified under network infrastructure, hardware, and various IT services. This RFI presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network infrastructure, hardware, and IT services, including consulting, software development, and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. This early engagement allows suppliers to inform the development of the procurement specifications and identify potential route-to-market strategies. While this notice is not a call for competition, it is an excellent chance for businesses to influence future procurement processes and position themselves as potential future suppliers for the ARP Network Solutions. Participating in the RFI could lead to valuable insights and partnerships within the public health sector. ## Notice This information note is being publicly shared via Find a Tender Service and Contracts Finder, making it accessible to all suppliers in the market. The Department of Health and Social Care (The Authority) is issuing this Contract Finder (CF) Notice as part of Early Market engagement to gather feedback on potential delivery models for the Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Network Solutions. This engagement supports the development of the current model used by NHS Ambulance Trusts across England, with optional users Scotland, and Wales Ambulance. The ARP's ambition is to deliver solutions which are fully compatible with the current Ambulance Radio Programme. There is no planned procurement activity relating to the publication of this CF notice. For the avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition nor a procurement and therefore it will have a monetary payment value of PS0 attached for this engagement. The sole purpose of the notice is to invite interested suppliers to respond to a Request for Information (RFI) which will inform the development of the specification/s, help identify the route/s to market and potential contractual mechanisms for the ARP future solutions. Responses to the RFI may be carried forward, for the purposes of developing the ARP requirements and informing the next steps but will NOT be used nor acknowledged in any way for the purpose of evaluating/qualifying any Potential Supplier, in any subsequent formal competitive process. How to apply: Please email arp@dhsc.gov.uk quoting "Ambulance Radio Programme Network Infrastructure - expression of interest" in the subject line and request a non-disclosure agreement in the body of your email. To participate at RFI Potential Suppliers must sign and return an NDA to the Authority by Friday 22 November 2024 @ 16:00 hours UK time, before being granted accessing to any further information related to the requirements in development. The Authority wishes to draw your attention to the revised dates below: RFI will be published: 25 November 2024 via e-sourcing; Early Market Briefing 29 November 2024 @ 14:30 hours UK Time RFI Response Deadline via e-sourcing: 20 December 2024 @ 14:00 hours UK Time. The Authority will make every effort to maintain the indicative timetable however this may be subject to alteration. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67d5e0fe-4e8c-4064-96bf-2c3c0310f441 | | 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 | 13 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Nov 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 | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 7UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | 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) - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 32424000 - Network infrastructure - 44316400 - Hardware - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 13 Nov 2024 at 14:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67d5e0fe-4e8c-4064-96bf-2c3c0310f441 - 1 Nov 2024 at 12:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67d5e0fe-4e8c-4064-96bf-2c3c0310f441 - 25 Oct 2024 at 15:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67d5e0fe-4e8c-4064-96bf-2c3c0310f441 - 25 Oct 2024 at 14:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67d5e0fe-4e8c-4064-96bf-2c3c0310f441 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67d5e0fe-4e8c-4064-96bf-2c3c0310f441 13th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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