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NIHR Digital Strategy Contract

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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31 Jan 2025 at 16:46

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31 Jan 2025 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the United Kingdom has recently awarded a contract valued at £35,000,000 for the roll-out of the National Institute for Health and Care Research's (NIHR) digital strategy. This contract, classified under IT software development services, was awarded to CDW Limited and commenced on 13th January 2025, with an end date of 12th January 2027. The procurement process was completed through a selective method by calling off from a framework agreement, and it involved delivery to regions within England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software development, particularly those equipped to handle large-scale digital transformations in the healthcare sector. The awarded contract not only offers substantial financial growth but also positions businesses as key players in the healthcare sector's digital strategy implementation. While the procurement was not explicitly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale enterprises with relevant expertise would find this tender beneficial for amplifying their footprint in the public health domain.

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Notice Title

NIHR Digital Strategy Contract

Notice Description

Contract for a digital partner to support the roll out of the National Institute for Health and Care Research's (NIHR) digital strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6eae522-417c-4a1e-abfa-a4056d5ccf9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25069fbe-d292-4cad-8fe1-cdd422751c7e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

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


CPV Codes

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2027 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 (DHSC)
Contact Name
Department of Health and Social Care
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02072104850

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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