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Food Database Licence

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a "Food Database Licence" was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the United Kingdom. This contract, awarded on 28th August 2025, pertains to software-related services within the industry category. Located at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU, the DHSC required a database licence for UK retailers to support the NHS Food Scanner App. This contract commenced on 1st September 2025 and will end on 31st August 2026. The procurement process used was direct, through a single tender action below threshold, resulting in a contract valued at £73,130.

This tender opens opportunities, particularly for large-scale businesses capable of offering specialised software services. The current contract holder, BRANDBANK LIMITED, indicates an interest in firms with strong software management capabilities that can supply to public sector needs efficiently. Businesses that have expertise in creating and managing software databases designed for national use, especially within the healthcare sector, are best suited to compete in similar future tenders. This contract illustrates a focused need for technological solutions within public services, signalling growth potential for businesses in the software services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food Database Licence

Notice Description

Licence for a food product database for UK retailers for use in the NHS Food Scanner App

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03249083-2e1b-4914-9ded-0d3e18644b36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc07790f-9d6f-4fa3-91c7-e09316dc7934
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,130 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,130 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRANDBANK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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