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DHSC: ASC Support and Improvement Offer Care and Health Advisor (CHIA)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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17 Apr 2025 at 13:02

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract titled "DHSC: ASC Support and Improvement Offer Care and Health Advisor (CHIA)" under the Administrative Healthcare Services category. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the procurement method being a negotiated procedure without prior publication. This contract aims to support and improve adult social care sector changes, facilitated by partnerships with the Local Government Association (LGA) and ADASS. It started on 1st April 2025 and will end on 31st March 2026, with a total value of £2,365,710. The main activities will occur in London, United Kingdom, with significant deadlines having occurred on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses involved in administrative healthcare services, particularly those capable of delivering sector-led improvements in adult social care. Large-scale organisations with expertise in supporting and improving social care services are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. By participating in such tenders, businesses can establish themselves as key players in the health and social care sector and potentially secure long-term, high-value contracts with government entities like DHSC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: ASC Support and Improvement Offer Care and Health Advisor (CHIA)

Notice Description

The support and improvement programme is a lever Ministers can use to help the adult social care sector deliver the changes they want to see. Our contracts with the LGA and ADASS are a central part of the programme. They facilitate sector-led improvement and help the Department better understand the support needs of local authorities, enabling us to target support to where it is most needed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08a02268-e02a-4b45-8ebc-ec0622761ba6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baa43ee3-91b9-4d8f-87ef-4cd13b2205b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,365,710 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,365,710 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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