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DHSC:OHID:Telecare and connectivity advice

DHSC, London

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2025 at 10:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

25 Jun 2025 at 17:23

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

25 Jun 2025 at 17:23

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 May 2025 at 18:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), London, focuses on providing specialist technical expertise on telecoms and telecare. The tender titled "DHSC:OHID:Telecare and connectivity advice" aims to support efforts in safeguarding vulnerable telecare users during the digital phone switchover, implementing the Telecare National Action Plan, and establishing minimum telecare standards. The procurement method adopted is an open competition, below threshold, and pertains to the industry category of systems and technical consultancy services. Key dates include the award on 15 July 2025, with the contract running from 15 July 2025 to 31 March 2026. The completion of the procurement stages includes planning, tender, and award, with the final contract valued at £89,850 after the award on 23 June 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses offering technical consultancy services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Organisations that specialise in telecoms and telecare systems are well-suited to compete, considering the emphasis on technical ability, experience in sub-contractor management, health and safety, and carbon reduction. The procurement process values quality at 70%, price at 20%, and social value at 10%, providing an advantageous opportunity for businesses that can innovate and deliver high-quality solutions. Additionally, the tender is inclusive of SME and VCSE entities, broadening the competitive landscape for diverse business types.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC:OHID:Telecare and connectivity advice

Notice Description

Specialist technical expertise on telecoms and telecare to support our work to safeguard vulnerable telecare users through the digital phone switchover and beyond, via successful implementation of the Telecare National Action Plan and the development of minimum standards for telecare.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051520
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039822-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
£91,600 Under £100K
Awards Value
£89,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£89,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 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
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
2
Supplier Names

Farrpoint

Farrpoint Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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