Award

DHSC: Knowledge Sharing (Blueprinting and Optimisation)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

05 Jun 2026 at 14:44

Award Notice
Tender

04 Jun 2026 at 14:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), located in London, is the buying organisation for the tender titled "DHSC: Knowledge Sharing (Blueprinting and Optimisation)." This procurement process, set in the healthcare industry's digital transformation sector, seeks to support the NHS's National Blueprinting Programme. The tender uses a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total value of £1,200,000. This process was at the award stage as of 5th June 2026, following the tender period that concluded on 26th April 2026. The contract commenced on 27th April 2026 and will end on 26th October 2026. The delivery location is specified as SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in digital offset equipment and digital transformation services, particularly those experienced with NHS projects. Although the procurement process targeted larger enterprises, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in relevant sectors might also find indirect opportunities through consortiums or subcontracting arrangements. The awarded supplier, ATOS IT SERVICES UK LIMITED, indicates the kind of organisational scale that is competitive for such projects, especially those aiming to deliver solutions that enhance digital maturity and optimize digital investments within healthcare settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: Knowledge Sharing (Blueprinting and Optimisation)

Notice Description

The National Blueprinting Programme is a cornerstone initiative supporting digital transformation across the NHS. Established to systematically capture, codify, and share best practice in digital innovation, the programme provides a national framework that enables health and care organisations to learn from proven digital exemplars and apply these insights within their own local contexts. By doing so, Blueprinting helps NHS organisations support their digital maturity, optimise the value of digital investments, and deliver improved outcomes for both patients and staff Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a11f8690-fa0f-4cee-a256-2010582dfb19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a7d483-bb41-4745-a668-de10b6a53b98
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30122200 - Digital offset equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 26 Oct 2026 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
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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

ATOS IT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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