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title: "DHSC - Digital Service Delivery and Support"
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# DHSC - Digital Service Delivery and Support

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bcf8559-a42d-42b4-b39d-968a7deadb70

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## Summary

The procurement process for "DHSC - Digital Service Delivery and Support" was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the industry category of IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, was concluded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £4,500,000, was awarded on 22 May 2026, with a contract period from 25 May 2026 to 24 May 2028. The service delivery location is centred around the DHSC office in Leeds, with a postal code of SW1H 0EU for additional delivery points. The tendering phase formally ended on 5 February 2026, marking the completion of the tender stages.

This procurement initiative presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital service delivery and IT consultancy. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are especially suited to participate due to DHSC’s suitability criteria favouring these business types. The awarded contract to HIPPO DIGITAL LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, highlights the scale and potential for substantial business growth within this public sector engagement. Companies with expertise in digital transformation and a focus on user-centred design approaches would find this procurement a robust opportunity to showcase their capabilities in supporting key digital projects for the public sector.

## Notice

Procurement to source a digital partner to help embed 'digital ways of work' and user centred design approach to support delivery of key digital projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6571a8b5-c340-40ce-bc16-af33914719e9 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2026 - 24 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 | DHSC |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| 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 | HIPPO DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6571a8b5-c340-40ce-bc16-af33914719e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6571a8b5-c340-40ce-bc16-af33914719e9
  12th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/288dc129-80ae-4738-ba8c-b851a3d6be99
  Digital DS Order-Form and Schedules - Redacted

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