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title: "DHSC: Information Management Services 4 (IMS4) Programme"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
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# DHSC: Information Management Services 4 (IMS4) Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cfe3e7d-1018-4215-a472-a524d4b8f908

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the 'DHSC: Information Management Services 4 (IMS4) Programme,' which aims to provide essential Information Management Services to the DHSC. This contract, valued at £35 million, is set to support the department's transition to cloud services as part of its modernisation strategy. Key dates include an engagement end date on 11th December 2020, with a Prior Information Notice (PIN) already published to alert potential suppliers about the upcoming tender in early 2021. The contract pertains to IT services, specifically in consulting, software development, and Internet support, with delivery expected at addresses in London, England (postcode SW1H 0EU).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in IT consulting and software development, particularly those with experience in cloud service implementations. Companies that can demonstrate capability in standardising and rationalising IT solutions while delivering innovative management services are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the scope and budget of the contract, larger service providers may be favoured, but all suppliers in the IT services sector should consider registering an interest and preparing to engage in the upcoming bidding process.

## Notice

DHSC: Information Management Services Department of Health and Social Care IMS4 Programme is the contract for the Provision of Information Management Services to the Department. In line with our 2016 strategy, we have transformed our services to enable smarter working and moved a significant amount of services to the cloud. A number of services have been transitioned back into DHSC and managed by our "Cloud Team." Our aim is to continue our transition to the cloud where possible, standardise and rationalise the number of solutions that we offer, and run them in collaboration with our selected partner. We will deliver a new way of working that is underpinned by a clear operating model that defines roles, responsibilities and the flow of work between teams. We have published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) in OJEU, to alert the market of the intention to go out to tender in early 2021. If you are a supplier who would like to be invited to the Bidders Day in November 2020, and/or to receive more information about this opportunity, then please visit this link below, register an interest and download the Tender Prospectus: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a074J000007FG6M

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d92a416-d5d5-4a81-bb5c-af48f4c78c3e |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTH FAMILY |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2021 at 10:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d92a416-d5d5-4a81-bb5c-af48f4c78c3e
- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1853e67-0257-4d25-8351-80021150a5e8
- 9 Nov 2020 at 16:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a52399-6ab1-4e3f-ad6e-a1f3aa2bf04e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d92a416-d5d5-4a81-bb5c-af48f4c78c3e
  24th February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1853e67-0257-4d25-8351-80021150a5e8
  25th November 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a52399-6ab1-4e3f-ad6e-a1f3aa2bf04e
  9th November 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a074J000007FG6M

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