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title: "HSCN Migration Partner Services"
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# HSCN Migration Partner Services

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a75c8da-b15b-4294-aa20-583545523a27

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## Summary

The procurement process for the 'HSCN Migration Partner Services' was conducted by NHS Digital and is classified under IT services (CPV code: 72000000). The procurement method employed was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £3,000,000, is for the provision of services that support the transition to Business As Usual (BAU) operations within the Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) framework. The contract period commenced on 22 January 2019 and extends until 21 July 2020. The procurement has been completed, with significant operations taking place in Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in consulting, software development, and network support. Businesses capable of offering strategic direction, process improvement, and technical network expertise will find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. As NHS Digital continues to enhance its operational model, firms that can deliver innovative migration solutions and agile support services will benefit from the ongoing transformation in public health IT infrastructure.

## Notice

To provide the following migration partner services: (i) to give strategic direction and advice to the HSCN leadership team; (ii) to further develop the HSCN Programme operating model, the HSCN target Business As Usual (BAU) operating model and the stages of transition / transformation from programme into BAU operations; (iii) to facilitate and drive the enactment of the move into BAU operations in accordance with the outputs agreed under item (i) above; (iv) the design, delivery, communication and continual improvement of HSCN processes and associated guidance and training material that will optimise the activities and resources required to achieve high rates of migration and the timely decommissioning of legacy infrastructure; (v) to facilitate and drive the enactment of the process improvements in accordance with the outputs agreed under item (iii) above; (vi) the provision of technical (network) expertise and resources capable of supporting network customer and supplier migration activities and provide rapid response "troubleshooting" to minimise any negative impact of HSCN migration / operational issues, conduct root cause analysis and develop, as appropriate, any changes required to minimise future occurrence and/or future impacts; (vii) the management and enhancement of the management information systems for the HSN programme; (viii) as required, the timely provision of additional resources required to support the execution of the migration to HSCN and transformation into BAU operations (i.e. filling emerging new resource requirements and/or shortfalls in permanent resourcing).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822c627a-b117-4dcd-a28e-c73e9d4f0d67 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2019 - 21 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | THE DMW GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2019 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822c627a-b117-4dcd-a28e-c73e9d4f0d67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822c627a-b117-4dcd-a28e-c73e9d4f0d67
  18th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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