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title: "DHSC:NHSX - Certification programme - Oversight of Architecture"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-109e00c8-feab-4d9e-b449-3577a5c912d4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2021-04-08"
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# DHSC:NHSX - Certification programme - Oversight of Architecture

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-109e00c8-feab-4d9e-b449-3577a5c912d4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DHSC:NHSX - Certification programme - Oversight of Architecture" was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care, located in Leeds, England. This award relates to software consultancy services and has a contract value of £94,000. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 26 March 2021, and the contract is effective from 29 March 2021 to 31 May 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software consultancy services to engage with a significant governmental contract. Companies with robust experience in software architecture and consultancy will be well-suited to compete, particularly larger firms, as the tender is not open to small or medium enterprises or voluntary and community sector organisations. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses expand their portfolio and strengthen relationships within public sector procurement.

## Notice

DHSC:NHSX - Certification programme - Oversight of Architecture

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66188b13-5489-44b4-ad47-2f8a9b39ff80 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2021 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANSWER DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72266000 - Software consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2021 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66188b13-5489-44b4-ad47-2f8a9b39ff80
- 7 Apr 2021 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/628bbd77-ae26-457e-8706-5a245d4f28a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66188b13-5489-44b4-ad47-2f8a9b39ff80
  8th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/628bbd77-ae26-457e-8706-5a245d4f28a7
  7th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kKx4/0IUp4rq5ZTt02za2opqKR20KDUsvXGg3QBqw5Bl.Fs4
  NHSx - G Cloud 12 Architecture leadership support service - Answer Digital- Final Signed - complete_Redacted

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