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DHSC:OHID:Telecare and connectivity advice

DHSC

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16 Nov 2023 at 15:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for the project titled "Telecare and connectivity advice", involving research on broadband connectivity in care homes. The procurement process was completed, with the contract value set at £24,500 GBP. The tender stage ended on October 18, 2023, and the contract period is from November 20, 2023, to May 20, 2024. DHSC, based in London, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation for this services procurement.

This tender by DHSC presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses in the systems and technical consultancy services industry, specifically focusing on promoting social connectedness and wellbeing, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The project aims to address challenges faced by care providers and broadband companies, creating a space for innovative solutions and partnerships to enhance connectivity in care settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC:OHID:Telecare and connectivity advice

Notice Description

Research to determine why not all care providers are investing in good broadband speeds, and why broadband providers can be reluctant to engage commercially with care homes. The research, and in particular the telephone interviews with care homes which are the subject of this business case, will also consider how good connectivity can positively impact the lives of care home residents, such as promoting social connectedness and providing opportunities for activity and entertainment for wellbeing purposes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70c3cba7-2eec-45a2-91d4-c2f77a8f9e45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23883ff5-ea57-4d49-a614-3603c87fa24a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2023 - 20 May 2024 6-12 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
Contact Name
Daryl Mahabir
Contact Email
daryl.mahabir@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FARRPOINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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