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title: "Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) Access Services."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039706"
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buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
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# Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) Access Services.

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039706

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has initiated a selective procurement method for the Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) Access Services tender, with an estimated value of GBP 500 million. This dynamic purchase system aims to facilitate data access services for UK public sector bodies and non-public entities. The tender involves connectivity services compliant with HSCN standards, with a contract duration of 1440 days. Suppliers are required to meet HSCN compliance criteria to participate, and submission methods include electronic and written submissions, with a tender deadline of May 23, 2028.

This tender provides business opportunities for suppliers offering network, telecommunications, and related equipment and services. Companies in the communications industry, especially those providing cybersecurity solutions and ICT products/services, are well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will have the chance to secure contracts with public sector bodies and contribute to facilitating Health and Social Care services. Businesses interested in growth through public sector contracts should ensure compliance with Cyber Essentials and HSCN standards to enhance their competitiveness in this procurement process.

## Notice

The Dynamic Purchase System has been established on behalf of UK public sector bodies who have a need for the provision of data access services, to facilitate connectivity to the Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) and additional network services. Non public sector entities may also use the DPS Agreement in order to (i) satisfy contractual obligations to one or more public sector bodies, all of which are entitled to use the DPS on their own account; or (ii) deliver Health and/or Social Care services to benefit the public. Successful bidders will be required to meet the published criteria including HSCN Compliance to be appointed to the DPS. Suppliers will also be asked to confirm whether they are capable of offering Public Services Network (PSN) compliant services, although this is not mandatory. Suppliers who are successfully appointed to the DPS will be invited to submit tenders by Contracting Bodies through a Call for Competition.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 This DPS provides Services and associated services from HSCN Compliant suppliers, which are comprised of the 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 of the HSCN Compliance Document Set as available at https://digital.nhs.uk/health-social-care-network/suppliers Continued in III 1.2. Additional information: The duration given in II.2.7) is the duration of the extension period. This is an extension of [48 months] following the initial period of [78 months].

Renewal: Customers may enter into a contract with a supplier for a period of their determining which may exceed the RM3825 HSCN DPS Agreement, should this agreement be terminated at any time. The flexibility of the contracting period allows customers (Buyers) to determine appropriate contracting timelines required to enable the supplier to meet customer needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001009-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2028 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| 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
- 32400000 - Networks
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 48510000 - Communication software package
- 48760000 - Virus protection software package
- 50334400 - Communications system maintenance services
- 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 64220000 - Telecommunication services except telephone and data transmission services
- 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2023 at 16:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001009-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://digital.nhs.uk/health-social-care-network/suppliers
- https://digital.nhs.uk/health-social-care-network/suppliers#HSCN
- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/download/open?fr=DPS_PROFILE_HSCN
- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:409721-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f061e5-24b2-4996-80c8-d9fb323aeef8
- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/ccs
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gMaIEIqEyY&authuser=0

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