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DHSC: CDO: DAC Support

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in London, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "DHSC: CDO: DAC Support" within the software package and information systems industry category. This contract, valued at £3,922,723, is focused on developing and maintaining the digital capability of DAC, an Azure tenancy. The procurement procedure was a selective method executed via a call-off from a framework agreement, and it culminated in the Award stage on 16th December 2025. The contract period commenced on 1st December 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2027, ensuring the service's continuation through the financial year 2026/2027.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for SMEs, as evidenced by its successful awarding to Happy Moose Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise. Businesses with expertise in digital capability development, particularly those with experience in handling Azure tenancies and data services, could find significant growth prospects by engaging in similar tenders. The focus on service wrap for data services and products underscores the increasing demand for specialised software solutions, offering enterprising firms a path to enhance their portfolio and strengthen their position in the competitive tech landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: CDO: DAC Support

Notice Description

Develop and run the digital capability of DAC (an Azure Tenancy), including service wrap for the data services and data products through FY 2026/2027, ensuring continuation of service throughout.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ce91d6f-f566-4ca7-bd23-7ee31877290a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1e155b2-30f1-4a88-84f3-599e4d07b1a3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,922,723 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,922,723 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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 (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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAPPY MOOSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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