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DHSC: WIST: Technical Support Contract for IMS3/4

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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27 Aug 2024 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a Technical Support Contract for the IMS3/4 Mobilisation Phase to Cognizant Worldwide Limited. This procurement falls under the Information Technology Services category and is located in Leeds, United Kingdom, with the contract covering a period from 15th August 2024 to 14th August 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award notice was published on 27th August 2024, indicating the completion of the award stage of the process. The contract is valued at £2,000,000.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT technical support services, particularly those with capabilities in handling large-scale technical support projects. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) may find this type of procurement particularly advantageous due to the suitability criteria outlined by DHSC. Companies well-versed in public sector contracts and experienced in providing high-quality IT technical services will be well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

DHSC: WIST: Technical Support Contract for IMS3/4

Notice Description

IT Technical Support for IMS4 Mobilisation Phase.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d19a3f3-6881-44ba-88b8-9c5bac87f26f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f87bd6ee-0f98-4fd5-a66f-d9c0885d8986
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2024 - 14 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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