Award

DHSC: ASC: Workforce Dataset & Workforce Intelligence

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

30 Nov 2023 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract for the provision and maintenance of the ASC Workforce Dataset & Workforce Intelligence database in Leeds. The procurement process was completed using a limited procurement method, with the award made directly to Skills for Care Ltd. The contract was signed on August 16, 2023, with a single bid received for the project.

This tender opportunity, managed by the Department of Health and Social Care, is ideal for businesses involved in data services. Companies specialising in database management systems and data services would find this tender suitable for their expertise. The award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition was chosen due to the exclusive rights held by the supplier, creating a niche opportunity for businesses with specific capabilities in this area.

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Notice Title

DHSC: ASC: Workforce Dataset & Workforce Intelligence

Notice Description

Provision and maintenance of the ASC Workforce Dataset & Workforce Intelligence database

Lot Information

Lot 1

This has been delivered via a direct award under RCR regulation 32.2.b, necessary as the Supplier retains IPR relating to the WDS, meaning no other economic operator is able to provide the in scope services.

Procurement Information

Due to the IP position, there is only one economic operator able to deliver the requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041e10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035372-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48612000 - Database-management system

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Alex Williams
Contact Email
alex.williams@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3007904007

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
TLE42 Leeds

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKILLS FOR CARE

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