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DHSC: Health Data Research Service (HDRS) - LOT 2 Customer Needs Assesment

DHSC, LONDON

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18 Sep 2025 at 19:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in London has completed the procurement process for the Health Data Research Service (HDRS) - LOT 2 Customer Needs Assessment. This contract, valued at £224,212, falls under the business services category, specifically encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement process used a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, under the MCF3 Framework. The contract runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st October 2025, with its location specified as England, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to McKinsey & Company, Inc., with the award date marked as 22nd August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health data consulting and provision of secure access to datasets. Companies with expertise in data analytics and consulting services, especially those capable of serving the health sector, could benefit from engaging in similar procurement exercises in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participating in such tenders to expand their footprint in the competitive landscape of health data services. This contract highlights the growing demand for secure and efficient access to health data, crucial for supporting research and innovation in the UK health system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: Health Data Research Service (HDRS) - LOT 2 Customer Needs Assesment

Notice Description

The intention to establish a Health Data Research Service (HDRS) was announced by the Prime Minister in April of this year. This service will be a 'secure single point of access' to local and national-scale datasets for researchers, begin sustainable and long-term initiative. HDRS is intended to create a true-step change for secure access to UK-wide health data, developing a globally competitive service that builds on the foundations of the 'NHS Research SDE Network' and other health data infrastructure initiatives to date across the UK. The contract is expected to run for 8 weeks from 1/09/25-31/10/25. The contract was awarded after competition on MCF3 Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15b65498-f9a2-47b0-893d-99e85379e22c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68356a32-c968-438e-85cb-df79b0efc362
Current Stage
Award
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£224,212 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£224,212 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 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
DHSC, LONDON
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

MCKINSEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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