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title: "DHSC:OHID:Telecare and connectivity advice - Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f8a1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DHSC, LONDON"
published: "2025-03-25"
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# DHSC:OHID:Telecare and connectivity advice - Market Engagement

Buyer: DHSC, LONDON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f8a1

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in London is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "DHSC:OHID:Telecare and connectivity advice - Market Engagement". This tender falls under the category of systems and technical consultancy services within the central government sector. A market engagement event is scheduled for 15th April 2025 from 11:00 to 12:30, and future notices are expected on 28th April 2025. The procurement will focus on gathering technical expertise and market intelligence concerning the transition to digital phonelines and the impact on telecare users. The procurement process is valued at £120,000 gross and will span from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a project location in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the technical consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in telecare systems and digital connectivity. Companies specialising in systems consultancy services, technology solutions, and digital transitions are well-suited to compete. With a substantial budget and a focus on market testing and technical proficiency, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this procurement beneficial for expanding their service offerings and securing a government contract to bolster their growth. This engagement could serve as a valuable platform for showcasing innovative solutions and technical capabilities.

## Notice

DHSC is seeking market intelligence and market testing on the technical expertise given the complexity and potential risks for telecare users from the switchover to digital phonelines.

### Planning Information

Market engagement event scheduled for 15th April 2025 from 11:00 – 12:30.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011205-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DHSC, LONDON |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 16:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011205-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011205-2025
  25th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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