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Provision of a Command Dispatch System (CAD) 2025

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Address: Unit 7 & 8 Talisman Business Centre, Talisman Road, Bicester, UKJ14, OX26 6HR, United Kingdom

Contact Email: ben.jones@scas.nhs.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
11520000.0 GBP
Gross: 14400000.0 GBP
Published
06 Jun 2025, 15:48
Deadline
31 Jul 2025, 13:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
48000000 - Software package and information systems
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

A Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) System for South Central Ambulance Service and Isle of Wight Ambulance Service 999 Operations. The 999 Computer-Aided Dispatch system (999 CAD) is a software solution, which has links to a range of other healthcare systems, that manages the receipt of calls for urgent care from members of the public who dial 999, through triage to a suitable outcome, such as attendance by ambulance. South Central Ambulance Service Foundation Trust is looking to procure a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system for its 999 operations. The system will also be used by the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service, as a service recipient. The aim of the procurement is to: o Procure a comprehensive and intuitive system that allows users to easily input and access information and carry out their functions effectively e.g.:  record patient details  progress the triage pathways of a call  ensure that, where relevant, a resource can be dispatched to the location provided by the caller  and enable effective audits and investigations via a full audit trail and easy-to-access historical information. o Ensure continuing integration with other services and systems provided and used by the Authority e.g.  transfers of callers and records to and from NHS 111  clinical applications used by front line 999 crews for patient treatment.  Ordnance Survey (OS), Terrafix, Personal Demographic Service (PDS) etc. The Contracting Authority proposes to enter into Contract(s) for a maximum period of 12 Years with the successful Tenderer(s). The initial contract term shall be 6 years with the potential for three, 2 year Contract extension periods by election of the Contracting Authority, on such notice and for such periods as is specified by the Contract. The Authority are hosting a virtual Tender Launch Presentation at 12:00 to 13:30 on Friday 20th June 2025 via MS Teams. Please email ben.jones@scas.nhs.uk to confirm your attendance and for the MSTeams invite. .

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030728-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: The potential for three, 2 year Contract extension periods by election of the Contracting Authority, on such notice and for such periods as is specified by the Contract.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 11,520,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 14,400,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-06-19T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2032-06-18T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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