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title: "DHSC: SRE: Digital Strategy"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# DHSC: SRE: Digital Strategy

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0950f6ea-498a-4ae1-bac4-9782207bfca7

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed the tender process for the provision of a scalable and flexible digital team to support the NIHR with its digital strategy. The contract, valued at £4,594,359 GBP, was awarded to PA Consulting Services Limited. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 4th January 2024, and the contract is effective from 5th January 2024 till 31st July 2024. The procurement category is services, and the location of the contract is in Leeds, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity can be beneficial for business growth for organisations specialising in data services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete in this procurement process. Businesses with expertise in providing scalable digital solutions can capitalise on this opportunity. Understanding the requirements outlined by the Department of Health and Social Care and aligning service offerings accordingly can enhance the chances of successful participation and subsequent contract award.

## Notice

Provision of a scalable and flexible digital team to support the NIHR with its implementation of the NIHR digital strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb00b7d-b2dd-4672-acf4-25aae7e2f4f8 |
| 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 | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,594,359 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,594,359 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7PD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2024 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb00b7d-b2dd-4672-acf4-25aae7e2f4f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb00b7d-b2dd-4672-acf4-25aae7e2f4f8
  10th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc09725b-c701-4ccc-a219-b85658cc159f
  RM1557.13 G-Cloud 13 Call-Off Contract Digital Strategy Bridging TR_Redacted

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