Planning

DHSC: Information Management Services 4 (IMS4) Programme

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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Planning

24 Feb 2021 at 10:43

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

25 Nov 2020 at 12:51

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

09 Nov 2020 at 16:52

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the 'DHSC: Information Management Services 4 (IMS4) Programme,' which aims to provide essential Information Management Services to the DHSC. This contract, valued at £35 million, is set to support the department's transition to cloud services as part of its modernisation strategy. Key dates include an engagement end date on 11th December 2020, with a Prior Information Notice (PIN) already published to alert potential suppliers about the upcoming tender in early 2021. The contract pertains to IT services, specifically in consulting, software development, and Internet support, with delivery expected at addresses in London, England (postcode SW1H 0EU).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in IT consulting and software development, particularly those with experience in cloud service implementations. Companies that can demonstrate capability in standardising and rationalising IT solutions while delivering innovative management services are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the scope and budget of the contract, larger service providers may be favoured, but all suppliers in the IT services sector should consider registering an interest and preparing to engage in the upcoming bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: Information Management Services 4 (IMS4) Programme

Notice Description

DHSC: Information Management Services Department of Health and Social Care IMS4 Programme is the contract for the Provision of Information Management Services to the Department. In line with our 2016 strategy, we have transformed our services to enable smarter working and moved a significant amount of services to the cloud. A number of services have been transitioned back into DHSC and managed by our "Cloud Team." Our aim is to continue our transition to the cloud where possible, standardise and rationalise the number of solutions that we offer, and run them in collaboration with our selected partner. We will deliver a new way of working that is underpinned by a clear operating model that defines roles, responsibilities and the flow of work between teams. We have published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) in OJEU, to alert the market of the intention to go out to tender in early 2021. If you are a supplier who would like to be invited to the Bidders Day in November 2020, and/or to receive more information about this opportunity, then please visit this link below, register an interest and download the Tender Prospectus: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a074J000007FG6M

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1cfe3e7d-1018-4215-a472-a524d4b8f908
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d92a416-d5d5-4a81-bb5c-af48f4c78c3e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Dec 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Additional Buyers

HEALTH FAMILY

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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