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DHSC: WTD - Information Management Services 4 (IMS4)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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18 Feb 2021 at 02:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Information Management Services 4 (IMS4) contract has been initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), located in London, UK. This contract falls under the IT services classification (CPV code: 72000000) and aims to provide consulting, software development, and support services. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract having been awarded to EntServ UK Limited (trading as DXC) on 17 December 2021, for an initial period of five years with a total estimated value of £48.96 million. The new contract replaces the existing IMS3 service, which is set to expire in October 2022, ensuring continuity in the provision of essential information management services. Key details include that the contract will cover a transition of services to cloud-based solutions, which is part of a broader transformation strategy initiated in 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, cloud solutions, and information management systems. Companies that can demonstrate experience in delivering IT consulting, service management, and software development for large organisations will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, as the procurement method employed is selective and includes a competitive procedure with negotiation, it is essential for potential bidders to showcase their technical expertise and innovative solutions. By participating in this tender, businesses can not only secure a valuable contract but also enhance their credibility and visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

DHSC: WTD - Information Management Services 4 (IMS4)

Notice Description

DHSC: Information Management Services 4 (IMS4):<br/><br/>The IMS4 Programme is the contract for the Provision of Information Management Services to the Department. The contract has been awarded to EntServ UK (Trading as DXC).<br/><br/>The new contract will replace the current IMS3 IT Services contract with Atos, which is due to expire in October 2022.<br/><br/>The new contract is for an initial 5-year term, valued at PS36.17M and includes an option to extend for a further 2 years with a total contract value of PS48.96M.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DHSC: Information Management Services 4 (IMS4):

The IMS4 Programme is the contract for the Provision of Information Management Services to the Department. The contract has been awarded to EntServ UK (Trading as DXC).

The new contract will replace the current IMS3 IT Services contract with Atos, which is due to expire in October 2022.

The new contract is for an initial 5-year term, valued at PS36.17M and includes an option to extend for a further 2 years with a total contract value of PS48.96M.

The Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) was used for this tender.

Renewal: A single 24-mth extension if activated.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02940d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032125-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,960,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
There is an option for a 24-month extension to this contract (after the initial 60-month period. There will be a need to re-procure this service during this time period, or sooner if the extension is not activated.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Sachin Joshi
Contact Email
sachin.joshi@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079721622

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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTSERV

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