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DHSC: ASC - User Research Discovery (Capacity Tracker Tool)

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22 Oct 2025 at 17:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) concluded a procurement process for a tender titled "DHSC: ASC - User Research Discovery (Capacity Tracker Tool)" in the IT software development services category. The procurement focused on exploring future development options for the adult social care's Capacity Tracker tool. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically starting at Quarry House, Leeds, the procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage is complete, with Informed Solutions Ltd as the appointed supplier. The contract, valued at £80,100 GBP, runs from 8th September 2025 to 31st December 2025, following the tender period that concluded on 21st October 2024.

This opportunity offers significant potential for businesses involved in IT software development, particularly those specialising in social care technology and services. The selective procurement process and the scope of work make it particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs eager to expand their capabilities and portfolio in the public health sector. Companies that can deliver innovative solutions and insights in user research and tool development within the specified contract period are well-placed to benefit from such initiatives, which could lead to future partnerships or contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Title

DHSC: ASC - User Research Discovery (Capacity Tracker Tool)

Notice Description

Supplier to deliver a discovery phase to explore future development options of the adult social care's Capacity Tracker tool.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6ce258b-9e41-4b77-b421-6acdba4509d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6b9801d-b8de-4aef-b3e4-3a6c30ed8481
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
Not specified

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
£96,120 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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
Martin Robbins
Contact Email
martin.robbins@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01132546070

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
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

INFORMED SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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