Award

DHSC:GH: Fleming Fund Knowledge Hub

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jan 2026 at 20:37

PlanningUpdate

13 Nov 2025 at 17:54

PlanningUpdate

11 Nov 2025 at 13:54

Planning

11 Nov 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care in the United Kingdom has completed a direct procurement process for the "DHSC:GH: Fleming Fund Knowledge Hub." This initiative, categorised under services and specifically web server software development, was awarded to The Global Health Network. The contract, valued at £300,000, covers creating, hosting, and maintaining the Knowledge Hub, which includes outputs such as training materials and policy briefs. Located in London, the department finalised the award on 26th January 2026, with the contract period starting on 1st March 2026 and concluding on 29th February 2028.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in web server software development and data management services. The direct award method underscores the importance of existing agreements with global health partners. SMEs specialising in document and data management systems can particularly benefit from this engagement, which supports the continuity and enhancement of the Fleming Fund Knowledge Hub—a crucial resource in the global health sector. The project offers a substantial platform for businesses to showcase expertise in handling comprehensive digital health data solutions.

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Notice Title

DHSC:GH: Fleming Fund Knowledge Hub

Notice Description

The DHSC will award a contract to create, host and maintain the Fleming Fund Knowledge Hub which will include outputs such as training materials, policy briefs, guidance documents, protocols and other resources.

Planning Information

RFI to determine market capability and capacity to deliver the requirements. The information contained in this notice, including information relating to the nature and scope of the requirements, the estimated value and the list of CPV codes, is only indicative of current thinking and is neither exhaustive nor binding. The Authority reserves the right at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue or at any other time. The publication of this notice in no way obliges the Authority to commence any competitive tender process. The Authority is not and shall not be liable for any costs incurred by those participating in this premarket engagement exercise. Please see the following link to register your interest and access the RFI. https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a644591f-7de1-4980-8d7c-5227d7a6b68f

Procurement Information

Preferred suppliers already hold agreements with tangential and global AMR/OneHealth partners which is essential for delivering this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05deb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006863-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48311100 - Document management system

72212222 - Web server software development services

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Daryl Mahabir
Contact Email
daryl.mahabir@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GLOBAL HEALTH NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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