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title: "DHSC:SCI: VPAS Contract Extension"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-18a0256f-2fc4-427b-affd-39f002c42227"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2024-05-24"
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# DHSC:SCI: VPAS Contract Extension

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18a0256f-2fc4-427b-affd-39f002c42227

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract extension to PA Consulting for data analysis services under the voluntary medicines pricing scheme. The contract runs from 10th April 2024 to 28th June 2024. The procurement method used was direct, through a single tender action below the threshold.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses working in data analysis services to engage with the Department of Health and Social Care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit from this contract extension. The location of the procurement is in London, SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom, and the industry category is data analysis services.

## Notice

PA Consulting to continue supporting key implementation activity for voluntary medicines pricing scheme, with a new contract running from 10/04/24 to 28/06/24.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e182f0d0-6ef7-450d-9006-09491ed49948 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £229,500 |
| 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 | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72316000 - Data analysis services

## Release History

- 24 May 2024 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e182f0d0-6ef7-450d-9006-09491ed49948
- 24 May 2024 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/080a0ccc-306d-45e5-9b4c-b5980549ac87
- 10 Apr 2024 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d7e41d-cbec-4f1e-988a-5d42ed0f6456

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e182f0d0-6ef7-450d-9006-09491ed49948
  24th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/080a0ccc-306d-45e5-9b4c-b5980549ac87
  24th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d7e41d-cbec-4f1e-988a-5d42ed0f6456
  10th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56bb026b-8a56-4d23-bf78-03a4a253b51f
  RM6187-VPAG new contract - PA SIGNED FINAL_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5988d463-8962-4415-888d-1c0b158b50df
  RM6187-VPAG new contract - PA SIGNED FINAL_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/959b0314-a269-460f-9f51-881db653761b
  RM6187-VPAG new contract - PA SIGNED FINAL_Redacted

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