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title: "Support and Hosting Services for the DHSC Financial Information Consolidation System (FICS)"
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# Support and Hosting Services for the DHSC Financial Information Consolidation System (FICS)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b64dc7c-13df-44f1-8404-1ee914f5e3f5

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed the procurement process for "Support and Hosting Services for the DHSC Financial Information Consolidation System (FICS)." This tender, classified under industry-specific software packages (CPV code 48100000), was conducted through a selective procurement method and involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 8th August 2019, with the awarded contract valued at £264,000, covering a contract period from 1st January 2020 to 31st December 2021. The location for delivery includes various areas such as the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on IT services, particularly those with expertise in hosting and maintenance for financial systems. Businesses that can provide innovative software solutions and reliable support services would be well-positioned to compete for similar public contracts. Engaging with the Department of Health and Social Care could enrich their portfolio and contribute to their growth, especially in the digital transformation of health management services.

## Notice

Hosting and Maintenance Services Contract for DHSC Financial Information Consolidations System (FICS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4f19e54-c57c-4025-a776-bb806d89bc7f |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £264,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £264,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BROVANTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2019 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4f19e54-c57c-4025-a776-bb806d89bc7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4f19e54-c57c-4025-a776-bb806d89bc7f
  23rd September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/941ee0d2-fa06-4f8d-bb4f-dc06e1e8a7fd
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

## Provenance

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