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RM3825 · Dynamic Purchasing System

# HSCN DPS

Access to the Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) for data sharing. Including support for transition and implementation.

Open to join now Suppliers can apply to this dynamic purchasing system at any time while it runs, until 23 May 2028.

[Get call-off alerts](https://tendernation.io/register) [Official page on gca.gov.uk](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM3825)

- [1 lot](#lots)
- May 2028 agreement ends

    Nov 2017 to May 2028 · 85% through

## What is RM3825?

RM3825 HSCN DPS is a dynamic purchasing system run by the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service), in its Network Services category. It has 1 lot. It runs from 25 November 2017 to 23 May 2028.

How to join: New suppliers can apply to join at any time while it runs, until 23 May 2028.

We have matched 10 published award notices to RM3825, from 8 buyers.

### Buyers that have used it

- [NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit 2 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-arden-and-greater-east-midlands-commissioning-support-unit)
- [NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit 2 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-south-central-and-west-commissioning-support-unit)
- [Debra Murphy 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/debra-murphy)
- [London Ambulance Service NSH Trust 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-ambulance-service-nsh-trust)
- [NHS Digital 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-digital)
- [North of England Commissioning Support Unit (hosted by NHS England) 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/north-of-england-commissioning-support-unit-hosted-by-nhs-england)

## About this framework

This agreement provides access to the HSCN for health, social care, and related organisations. The HSCN is a data network that enables health and social care services to access and share information reliably, flexibly and efficiently. The agreement includes support for transition and implementation.

The framework uses a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which helps customers find relevant suppliers through a filtering system.

If you are a supplier and want to join the DPS please use this link to register.

### Why buyers use it

- The dynamic nature of the DPS improves your choice and value for money
- HSCN-compliant connectivity services
- Supplementary services, including PSN connectivity, cloud access, ISP services, virtual routing and forwarding (VRF), network access and security, virtual private networks (VPNs), firewalls, and intrusion prevention and detection
- Professional services to support transition and implementation
- Lower cost compared to previous N3 services

### Key facts

Agreement number

RM3825

Type

Dynamic Purchasing System

Category

Network Services

Pillar

Technology

Status

Live

Started

25 Nov 2017

Ends

23 May 2028

Bids closed

25 May 2020

From the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service). Buyer guides, documents and how to buy are on the [official RM3825 page](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM3825).

## Lots

1. Lot 1

    HSCN Access Services

    This is a single-lot agreement. Visit the HSCN DPS (see How to buy, below) for more information.

## Open call-offs

Live notices that mention RM3825. Only suppliers already on the framework can bid for these.

No open notice mentions RM3825 right now.

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