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DHSC: ASC: Workforce Dataset & Workforce Intelligence

DHSC, London

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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29 May 2025 at 10:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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31 Mar 2025 at 16:09

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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14 Mar 2025 at 16:16

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in London has completed the procurement process for the "DHSC: ASC: Workforce Dataset & Workforce Intelligence" project, which involves the provision of workforce dataset intelligence services. This contract was directly awarded, securing the intellectual property required to deliver the services. The procurement falls under the services category and is aligned with the UK's legal framework, as defined by the 2023/54 UKPGA. Skills for Care Ltd, based in Leeds, has been contracted as the supplier for this initiative, which commenced on 1st May 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with a possible extension until 31st March 2027. The procurement process covered numerous UK regions, reflecting a broad geographical scope for the project's implementation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data services and workforce intelligence, allowing them to align with public sector requirements and expand their portfolio within the healthcare sector. Companies like Skills for Care Ltd that hold specialised intellectual property or can offer unique system and data management capabilities are well-positioned to benefit from similar tender opportunities. The direct award of this contract underscores the value of owning proprietary technology that meets specific government deliverables, offering a competitive advantage to those already entrenched in such fields. Businesses aiming for growth can focus on innovation and ownership of sector-specific intellectual property to enhance their attractiveness for future procurement phases.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: ASC: Workforce Dataset & Workforce Intelligence

Notice Description

Provision of the Workforce Dataset intelligence service and functionality. This includes database and system management, support, maintenance as well as peripheral business functions in support of this and the use of the dataset. for the 25 - 26 period UK06 Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012085-2025?origin=SearchResults&p=1

Procurement Information

IP required to meet the deliverables is owned by the awardee.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028354-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,342,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,200,983 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DHSC, London
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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
Postcode Area
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

Skills for Care Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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