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Injury Cost Recovery (ICR) Software 2025

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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15 Aug 2025 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed the award of a contract for the development and implementation of Injury Cost Recovery (ICR) Software, aimed at supporting the administration of the NHS Injury Cost Recovery Scheme. This procurement falls under the IT software package category and the contract, valued at £403,500, is set to span from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027. The procurement process was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage was finalised on 31st July 2025, with Blackthorn Grc Limited being the chosen supplier. This initiative targets services within a broad location scope, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories, and beyond. The tender period concluded on 5th March 2025.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in cloud software solutions, particularly those experienced in public health sector collaborations. With the DHSC as the contracting authority, businesses can leverage this partnership to establish credibility and showcase their capability in delivering vital infrastructure for national health schemes. The framework approach indicates a preference for reliable suppliers with proven track records within government initiatives. Companies focused on IT and health tech with scalable offerings are well-suited to compete in similar future engagements, expanding their business footprint across regional and international markets covered in the scope of this contract.

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Notice Title

Injury Cost Recovery (ICR) Software 2025

Notice Description

Cloud software to support administration of the NHS Injury Cost Recovery Scheme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66e0cc4b-281e-4164-8f86-676a59fb23c1
Current Stage
Award
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£403,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£403,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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
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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

BLACKTHORN GRC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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