Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Department of Health and Social Care
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
UK
Contact person: Paul Tooke
E-mail: paul.tooke@dhsc.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI32
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned 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
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
DHSC: Business Continuity Management Software (BCMS) / Emergency Messaging System (EMS) – Market Engagement
Reference number: C233317
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
DHSC: Business Continuity Management Software (BCMS) / Emergency Messaging System (EMS) – Market Engagement
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
180 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
64000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI32
Main site or place of performance:
London, SW1H 0EU
II.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.
II.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?<br/><br/>Please contact paul.tooke@dhsc.gov.uk for a copy of the provisional specification & information document and for any other queries?
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
15/03/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/01/2024