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title: "DHSC:SCI: Med Tech Community Services"
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# DHSC:SCI: Med Tech Community Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ae4e846-bb7c-4e53-90fe-20d0a3fa57a4

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract titled "DHSC:SCI: Med Tech Community Services" to PA Consulting Services Limited. This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and development consultancy services (CPV code 73200000) and is located in the United Kingdom with postal code SW1H 0EU. The procurement stage is the Award stage, with key dates including the tender period end date of 18 August 2024, the contract start date of 19 August 2024, and the extended contract end date of 14 February 2025. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value was increased by £50,000, bringing the total value to £549,000.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services. With an extended contract period and inclusion of industry feedback, businesses can build a strong portfolio by contributing to critical updates in the MedTech and Innovation sector. Large consultancy firms with a robust background in health and social care policies will be well-suited to compete, providing essential services that will aid in the development and implementation of complex medical technology advancements. PA Consulting Services Limited, as the awarded supplier, showcases the potential for large-scale integration and performance in this sector.

## Notice

Provision of services for the different components of the MedTech in the Community work being tendered for. The Medtech and Innovation Directorate in the Department of Health and Social Care have recently consulted on updates to Part IX of the Drug Tariff. This work specification will not currently be implemented but is to inform policy decisions, along with consultation feedback, on whether this is implemented and in what form. The Contract is due to expire on 31/01/2025. This variation is requested by the Authority in order to complete the original work set out in the contract, building in industry feedback and delivering the patient information leaflets. The contract end date is being extended until 14/02/2025 with an added value of PS50,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/424d8b79-c7f2-4a17-aca7-b4b66d0f64c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2024 - 14 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £549,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £499,000 |
| 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 | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2025 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/424d8b79-c7f2-4a17-aca7-b4b66d0f64c1
- 30 Sep 2024 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e379968-3897-4f17-9f98-d37d62b3e364

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/424d8b79-c7f2-4a17-aca7-b4b66d0f64c1
  28th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e379968-3897-4f17-9f98-d37d62b3e364
  30th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36eb7e3e-2ad1-450c-a042-bc00e2452342
  RM6187-Framework-Lot 3_-Order-Form - Medtech in the Community Services Signed_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3bb17259-313e-4d99-8528-300547cb622a
  RM6187-Framework-Lot 3_-Order-Form - Medtech in the Community Services Signed_Redacted

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