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DHSC: Communications: Out of Hours Content Design

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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05 Jan 2023 at 14:21

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10 Sep 2021 at 09:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract for a content design service with Scroll Projects Ltd. The tender titled "DHSC: Communications: Out of Hours Content Design" falls under the IT services category and had a total value of £760,000. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on September 4, 2021, and ended on March 31, 2022, with the tender period closing on September 1, 2021. The service required delivery addresses in SW1H 0EU, England, United Kingdom.

This public procurement contract with the Department of Health and Social Care presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and internet support to compete. The contract, awarded to Scroll Projects Ltd, had a minimum value of £380,000 and a final contract value of £760,000. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity. Businesses interested in government communication services may find this tender highly relevant for their growth strategy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: Communications: Out of Hours Content Design

Notice Description

Content design service to the department, focused on updating GOV.UK out of hours as well as providing support during core hours for COVID updates. Update: 05 January 2023 Contract varied under Regulation 72 1(c) to increase the contract value by PS150,000 from PS780,000 to PS930,000.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a5eaf8a-3109-41e0-8336-9d0b4bcfe87e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76aa5564-2c14-4a02-ace9-c16dd12e9c75
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
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
£760,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,690,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Liam Osborn
Contact Email
liam.osborn@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02079723767

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7PD
Post Town
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
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
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCROLL PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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