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DHSC: ASC Support and Improvement Offer Care and Health Advisor (CHIA)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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28 Apr 2025 at 10:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DHSC: ASC Support and Improvement Offer Care and Health Advisor (CHIA)" was conducted by the Department of Health & Social Care. This contract, classified under administrative healthcare services, falls within the services category and was specifically focused on the UKI32 region in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract award decision made in April 2025. Utilising a limited procurement method without the prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons, the procurement did not involve multiple competitive bids, as indicated by the execution of the contract under Regulation 32.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations experienced in administrative healthcare services, particularly those familiar with sector-led improvement initiatives within the adult social care sector. The contract was awarded to the Local Government Association, a large entity, suggesting that similarly scaled organisations or those with established networks and expertise in collaborating with governmental bodies may find success in future related procurement opportunities. Businesses capable of offering specialised advisory services and support improvements to social care frameworks could leverage such contracts to expand their influence and operational scope in the public healthcare domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: ASC Support and Improvement Offer Care and Health Advisor (CHIA)

Notice Description

The support and improvement programme is a lever Ministers can use to help the adult social care sector deliver the changes they want to see. Our contracts with the LGA and ADASS are a central part of the programme. They facilitate sector-led improvement and help the Department better understand the support needs of local authorities, enabling us to target support to where it is most needed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PCR Direct Award (Reg 32) - Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication

Procurement Information

Reg.32(2)(b)(ii) - Technical Reasons<br/>competition absent for technical reasons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050841
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017261-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,365,710 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Molly Bruce
Contact Email
molly.bruce@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI32 Westminster
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Further Information

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