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title: "DHSC: IMS4 Digital Team: Abortion Notification System (proof of concept)"
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# DHSC: IMS4 Digital Team: Abortion Notification System (proof of concept)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f1da5cf-1e61-42ef-a641-3483fc9ff4a5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health & Social Care seeking solutions for the "Abortion Notification System" through a proof of concept. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically application service providers. The tender ended on 11 June 2021, with the contract commencing on 14 June 2021 and running until 23 July 2021. The total value of the contract awarded to GoPro Consulting is £41,548.50, and the procurement method utilised was a selective approach via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in cloud-based application services, especially those capable of demonstrating innovative solutions in healthcare applications. Enterprises with a strong background in technology and the ability to deliver tailored digital services within a government framework would be particularly well-suited to engage in future procurement processes of this nature, ultimately fostering growth in the competitive landscape of public sector contracts.

## Notice

A proof of concept exercise to determine whether an off-the-shelf application can provide a cloud-based solution for hosting the Abortion Notification System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d59c080e-80b0-4c36-a213-5af184270f34 |
| 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 | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2021 - 23 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,548 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,548 |
| 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 & 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 | GOPRO CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72416000 - Application service providers

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2021 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d59c080e-80b0-4c36-a213-5af184270f34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d59c080e-80b0-4c36-a213-5af184270f34
  17th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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