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title: "DHSC - NHST: Security Architecture as a Service"
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# DHSC - NHST: Security Architecture as a Service

Buyer: NHSX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0750edad-1886-45e6-bc4c-f6acef860a89

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) awarded a contract to provide programme security architecture services under the title "DHSC - NHST: Security Architecture as a Service." The procurement stage was "complete," with a value of £462,000 GBP. The contract was awarded through a selective procurement method, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contracting authority, NHSX, located in London, England (SW1H 0EU), initiated this tender, with the tender period ending on 31st August 2022, and the contract period set from 1st September 2022 to 31st March 2023.

This tender by DHSC offers an opportunity for businesses interested in IT services, particularly in consulting, software development, and Internet support. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the suitability criteria indicating a preference for SMEs. Being a selective procurement method, businesses should seek to engage with frameworks to enhance their chances of securing similar future contracts. The focus on programme security architecture services highlights a niche area where specialised expertise is essential for successful competition.

## Notice

Contract to provide programme security architecture services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f5b22e1-9d7e-4b82-a06d-0b7e7b0f064a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £462,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £462,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHSX |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MASON ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2022 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f5b22e1-9d7e-4b82-a06d-0b7e7b0f064a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f5b22e1-9d7e-4b82-a06d-0b7e7b0f064a
  15th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a262450d-6e48-4d39-902f-73e607ce8821
  DHSC NHSX - Security architect service 22 - 23 - G Cloud - Mason Redacted

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