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DHSC: Adult Social Care - Workforce Data Discovery

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "DHSC: Adult Social Care - Workforce Data Discovery" involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) based in Leeds, United Kingdom. The contract focuses on IT software development services within the adult social care workforce data sector. This selective procurement method was a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 18th December 2025, with the contract period scheduled from 16th February 2026 to 15th May 2026. The procurement is in the award stage, with a contract awarded to MARVELL CONSULTING LIMITED with a value of £257,500.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software development, especially those that can contribute to data analysis and reporting in the social care sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete in projects like this, as they might bring innovative solutions and adaptability to complex data requirements. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a business's profile in government projects and provide further exposure to public sector work.

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Notice Title

DHSC: Adult Social Care - Workforce Data Discovery

Notice Description

A Discovery to define the future approach for collecting, analysing, and reporting adult social care (ASC) workforce data. This work is critical to ensuring long-term access to high-quality workforce data that underpins policy development, monitoring, and pivotal initiatives such as fair pay agreements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6b66f5f-5afc-4867-befc-fa2e5e0bec35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd230fe0-5030-4c78-848e-f4afba60016b
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£257,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£257,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DHSC
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

MARVELL CONSULTING

Further Information

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