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DHSC - Digital Service Delivery and Support

Department of Health & Social Care

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12 Jun 2026 at 15:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "DHSC - Digital Service Delivery and Support" was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the industry category of IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, was concluded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £4,500,000, was awarded on 22 May 2026, with a contract period from 25 May 2026 to 24 May 2028. The service delivery location is centred around the DHSC office in Leeds, with a postal code of SW1H 0EU for additional delivery points. The tendering phase formally ended on 5 February 2026, marking the completion of the tender stages.

This procurement initiative presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital service delivery and IT consultancy. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are especially suited to participate due to DHSC’s suitability criteria favouring these business types. The awarded contract to HIPPO DIGITAL LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, highlights the scale and potential for substantial business growth within this public sector engagement. Companies with expertise in digital transformation and a focus on user-centred design approaches would find this procurement a robust opportunity to showcase their capabilities in supporting key digital projects for the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC - Digital Service Delivery and Support

Notice Description

Procurement to source a digital partner to help embed 'digital ways of work' and user centred design approach to support delivery of key digital projects.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0bcf8559-a42d-42b4-b39d-968a7deadb70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6571a8b5-c340-40ce-bc16-af33914719e9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 24 May 2028 2-3 years
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 & Social Care
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Hippo Digital Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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