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DHSC: ASC: Case management system foundation specification

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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07 Mar 2025 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has successfully completed the procurement process for a case management system foundation specification, guided towards adult social care systems. This contract, classified under guidance services and computer-related professional services, has been awarded to BETTER GROUP LIMITED. The total contract value amounts to £249,874. Based in London, United Kingdom, the procurement followed an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 24th February 2025 and the contract commencing on 25th February 2025, slated to end by 25th August 2025. The award notice was published on 7th March 2025.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in guidance services and computer-related professional services within the adult social care sector. Specifically, companies with robust capabilities in developing and implementing case management systems can leverage this opportunity to establish a foothold in the public health sector. While the direct suitability requirements do not favour SMEs, the contracted firm, BETTER GROUP LIMITED, demonstrates that competitive firms of smaller scale can still secure such contracts, emphasising that innovation, expertise, and a strong proposal can yield successful procurement outcomes. Businesses looking to grow in this industry should view this as a viable and lucrative investment opportunity in public sector healthcare technology solutions.

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Notice Title

DHSC: ASC: Case management system foundation specification

Notice Description

The procurement of CMS guidance for adult social care systems

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09ba5e54-bf03-4504-8f5f-ead4a417b079
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dcfb533-732a-47d0-babd-1dc6c87ba0cb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£249,874 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,874 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2025 - 25 Aug 2025 6-12 months
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
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

BETTER GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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