Planning

DHSC:GH: Fleming Fund Knowledge Hub - market engagement

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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Planning

13 Nov 2025 at 15:31

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

13 Nov 2025 at 15:31

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is in its planning stage and involves the market engagement for the "Fleming Fund Knowledge Hub". This tender is part of the services industry category, specifically focusing on document management systems, and carries a value of £400,000. The engagement due date is set for 21st November 2025. The DHSC, based at 39 Victoria Street, London, is looking to identify suitable suppliers globally, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the rest of Europe. The procurement is initiated by a tender process.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses experienced in providing comprehensive document management solutions and services. Given the nature and value of this engagement, larger enterprises with a strong track record in managing extensive document systems and capabilities to operate on an international scale are best suited for this opportunity. The engagement is aimed at ensuring the efficient host management of the Fleming Fund Knowledge Hub, which could provide substantial business growth potential for the successful supplier. Businesses looking to enhance their portfolio within the public health sector should consider participating in this process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC:GH: Fleming Fund Knowledge Hub - market engagement

Notice Description

The Fleming Fund will be coming to an end in 2026 and the Department of Health and Social Care is looking to identify a suitable Supplier to host the Fleming Fund Knowledge Hub.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-562d1589-08eb-46cc-a90c-477fff747663
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a644591f-7de1-4980-8d7c-5227d7a6b68f
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48311100 - Document management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Nov 2025Expired
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)
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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