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title: "DSC - Data Strategy"
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buyer: "NHS DIGITAL"
published: "2019-04-16"
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# DSC - Data Strategy

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08159462-1fae-4201-8bb7-2da5a07b5c28

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## Summary

The NHS Digital has awarded a contract for the "DSC - Data Strategy" project, which falls under the IT services industry category. This initiative aims to enhance data management to maximise business outcomes by ensuring strategic governance for data and information assets. The contract was awarded to Accenture (UK) Limited, with an estimated value of £123,035. The contract period commenced on 17th September 2018 and runs until 7th December 2018. The procurement method employed was selective, with the tender process having been a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly in areas of consulting, software development, and data management solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find this an accessible opportunity, especially those experienced in providing strategic insights and operational efficiencies in data governance. Collaborations or partnerships with larger organisations could also enhance competitive chances in future tenders of similar nature.

## Notice

The Data Security Centre is undergoing a strategic transformation. As part of this it is the recipient and custodian of significant amounts of data and information. In order to maximise the business value or this information asset the DSC wants to ensure it has the appropriate and sustainable strategic underpinning of how best to manage, operate, govern, and utilise data to achieve maximised business outcomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ed51230-d12a-4249-9fa2-3050b4f8e316 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2018 - 7 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £123,035 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £123,035 |
| 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 | NHS DIGITAL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCENTURE (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2019 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ed51230-d12a-4249-9fa2-3050b4f8e316

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ed51230-d12a-4249-9fa2-3050b4f8e316
  16th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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