Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Department of Health and Social Care
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
Contact
Paul Tooke
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI32 - Westminster
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
Buyer's address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
DHSC: Business Continuity Management Software (BCMS) / Emergency Messaging System (EMS) – Market Engagement
Reference number
C233317
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
DHSC: Business Continuity Management Software (BCMS) / Emergency Messaging System (EMS) – Market Engagement
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £180,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI32 - Westminster
Main site or place of performance
London, SW1H 0EU
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking information regarding a procurement opportunity they are intending to launch for a replacement IT system to support the delivery of the Department’s Business Continuity Management Software and and/or Emergency Messaging System.
two.2.14) Additional information
The DHSC is also interested to learn of any innovative suggestions from the market to improve service and/or reduce costs? Also, any concerns and/or risks that the market may have in providing the service being sought?
Please contact paul.tooke@dhsc.gov.uk for a copy of the provisional specification & information document and for any other queries?
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
15 March 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No