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AWS Email Relay requirement

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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18 Feb 2026 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed the procurement process for the "AWS Email Relay requirement," concerning software support services. This contract aims to provide a managed bulk outbound email relay service to assist DHSC's MS Dynamics Solution. Located in London, England, the procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with an award notice published on 18th February 2026. The contract runs from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029, with a total value of £48,600 GBP.

Providing opportunities for software support service providers, this contract can bolster business growth, especially for those with capabilities in managed email relay services within healthcare. While this procurement was not specifically suited for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE), businesses with established frameworks could find similar future opportunities lucrative. Digital Space Cloud Services Limited is the supplier selected for this award, showcasing potential pathways for similar enterprises to engage with public sector clients like the DHSC through network frameworks.

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Notice Title

AWS Email Relay requirement

Notice Description

Providing a managed bulk outbound email relay service to support DHSC MS Dynamics Solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03845bba-c3e0-47e0-af58-934f7af01c64
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb3256c7-ec83-4750-88f5-4be330b58a82
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL SPACE CLOUD SERVICES

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