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NCMP IT System - Discovery Phase

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has concluded the award for the "NCMP IT System - Discovery Phase" contract, with the process reaching the award stage. This procurement, valued at £183,768, falls under the category of social research services. Located in England, specifically at SW1H 0EU in London, the contract aims to develop a replacement for the National Child Measurement Programme IT system, building on previous discovery findings from 2021-22. The contract period is set from 11th May 2026 to 10th August 2026, and the procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, employing a selective procurement method.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in social research services, specifically those experienced in IT system development within the public health sector. Although smaller enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically targeted for this contract, businesses with a solid track record in delivering innovative IT solutions could find similar opportunities valuable. Firms positioned to offer expertise in system development and implementation, particularly those capable of working within established government frameworks, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCMP IT System - Discovery Phase

Notice Description

The Authority require a team to build on previous discovery findings from 2021-22 to develop a replacement National Child Measurement Programme IT system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f03ba878-a886-4940-bedf-dab62848a5e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a88922f-8251-4574-8feb-3ccd3e103ad4
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£183,768 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£183,768 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 Aug 2026 1-6 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 (DHSC)
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
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

ANSWER DIGITAL

Further Information

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