Planning

VPAG Investment Credit - Data Provider

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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Planning

01 Aug 2025 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care is initiating a procurement process titled "VPAG Investment Credit - Data Provider", aimed at acquiring data analytics services to support the investment credit regime. This opportunity, under the 'services' industry category, is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, utilising an open procedure method. Key dates include the submission deadline on 24th September 2025, with the award period ending on 22nd October 2025. Businesses interested must register and submit electronically via the DHSC e-portal (Atamis).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data analysis and data services, with a total contract value of £160,000. The procurement encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, making it suitable for small to medium enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises. The contract, offering a duration from November 2025 to December 2028, enables long-term business growth and expertise development. The technical, social value, and commercial criteria will weigh heavily in the award decision, offering diverse avenues for businesses to highlight their capabilities effectively.

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Notice Title

VPAG Investment Credit - Data Provider

Notice Description

Requirement for data analytics to support investment credit regime.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056aec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045049-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
adam.griffiths1@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
Not specified

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

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