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HIS (Health Information Share)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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12 Mar 2026 at 11:46

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the buying organisation Department for Work and Pensions, located in Blackpool, England. The contract, titled "HIS (Health Information Share)", falls within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method used is selective and involves a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process has concluded, and the contract was awarded on 16 February 2026, with a contract period running from 13 February 2026 to 12 February 2029. The contract is valued at £5,000,000 and is designed to enable assessment providers to gather additional information using bespoke decision trees and questionnaires developed by the Department for Work and Pensions.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in consulting and software development. SMEs, in particular, may find this procurement advantageous as the suitability criteria include a preference for small and medium-sized enterprises. The contract has been awarded to EQL Limited, highlighting the competition available for capable companies looking to expand their market presence within public sector contracts. Businesses with strong expertise in developing tailored software solutions can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio and build relationships with government agencies like the Department for Work and Pensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HIS (Health Information Share)

Notice Description

This contract is to deliver the ability for assessment providers to gather further information through bespoke decision trees and questionnaire sets developed by DWP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97a0c35-1aab-4c13-8742-0024d9734d41
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified

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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 12 Feb 2029 3-4 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 FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EQL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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