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title: "Health and Social Care Network Peering Exchange Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e795"
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# Health and Social Care Network Peering Exchange Services

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e795

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## Summary

NHS Digital is seeking to appoint a single supplier for the Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) Peering Exchange Services through an open procedure. This tender is currently active and aims to enhance network interconnection among health and social care providers across the UK. The contract, valued at £6 million, is set for a duration of four years, with the submission deadline for tenders on 5th November 2021. This procurement presents a key opportunity for economic operators in the interconnection services industry to engage with the public sector during its tender phase.

This tender not only generates opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) but also encourages businesses specialised in networking services, data network management, and interconnection solutions. By participating in this project, businesses can expand their portfolio within the public sector and explore partnerships with various bodies that will utilise the Framework Agreement, including those involved in health and social care across England.

## Notice

The Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) has been in place nationally for over four years. It has created the effect of a single network across Heath and Social Care providers and their partners. The HSCN Peering Exchange Services form a key supply chain component and facilitates independent network interconnection between the disaggregated HSCN network service providers. The HSCN Peering Exchange Services may subsequently be procured by wider public bodies, as described in section V1.3) below.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement seeks a supplier to provide and manage a hosted network peering exchange solution and the management of the same. More detail is provided in the ITT and associated contract documentation.The services will be utilised by bodies providing health and social care in England, including any other body named or referred to as a 'Service Recipient' under a Call-Off Agreement (as defined in the contract documentation). Further information regarding the bodies entitled to utilise the Framework Agreement is set out at section V1.3) below. The maximum value of the contract reflects the Contracting Authority's best estimate of usage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024616-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DIGITAL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| 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
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment
- 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment
- 51611100 - Hardware installation services
- 64221000 - Interconnection services
- 72250000 - System and support services
- 72315000 - Data network management and support services
- 72315100 - Data network support services
- 72315200 - Data network management services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2021 at 13:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024616-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://health.atamis.co.uk
- https://www.digital.nhs.uk/
- https://www.judiciary.uk/
- https://www.ons.gov.uk/methodology/classificationsandstandards/economicstatisticsclassifications/introductiontoeconomicstatisticsclassifications.Entities

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