--- title: "DHSC: Request for Information - Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Network Infrastructure Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b12b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b12b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b12b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b12b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE" published: "2024-11-14" --- # DHSC: Request for Information - Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Network Infrastructure Services Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b12b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b12b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b12b.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is in the procurement planning stage for the "Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Network Infrastructure Services." This tender belongs to the "System and support services" category and is aimed at enhancing the network infrastructure utilised by NHS Ambulance Trusts across England, with potential involvement from Scotland and Wales. Notable dates include the requirement for suppliers to sign and return a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by 22 November 2024 at 16:00 UK time and the publishing of the Request for Information (RFI) on 25 November 2024. An Early Market Briefing is scheduled for 29 November 2024 at 14:30 UK time, and the RFI response deadline is set for 20 December 2024 at 14:00 UK time. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, network infrastructure, and related system support services to contribute to a high-profile healthcare project. Companies experienced in consulting, software development, and hardware supply would be well-suited to compete. By participating in this RFI process, businesses can shape the development of the ARP Network Infrastructure and potentially secure future contracts when the formal procurement process commences. Engaging in this project can lead to substantial business growth by demonstrating capabilities within the public healthcare domain, fostering long-term relationships with the DHSC, and contributing to critical public service infrastructure. ## 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 seeking information and insights from Potential Suppliers in relation to development of the Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Network Infrastructure Services requirements. This engagement supports the development of delivery models for the current Ambulance Radio Programme used by NHS Ambulance Trusts across England, with optional users Scotland, and Wales Ambulance. 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 There is no planned procurement activity relating to the publication of this Prior Information Notice (PIN). 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 PIN 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 APR 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. Additional information: 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 (NDA) in the body of your email. Potential Suppliers must sign and return an NDA to the Authority by 15 November 2024 @ 16:00 hours UK time, before being granted accessing to any further information related to the requirements in development. Once signed NDA's are received by the Authority we anticipate: RFI will be published: 18 November 2024 via e-sourcing; RFI Response Deadline via e-sourcing: 20 December 2024 @ 14:00 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 | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036853-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Oct 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 0EU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI32 Westminster | ## 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 - 72250000 - System and support services ## Release History - 14 Nov 2024 at 13:29 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036853-2024 - 24 Oct 2024 at 16:02 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034572-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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