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title: "Covid-19: DHSC: NHSX - Covid Status Certification"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
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# Covid-19: DHSC: NHSX - Covid Status Certification

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4797549c-135f-44ac-9b0a-635f47c41789

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a public procurement process for the "Covid Status Certification" project, which involved providing Public Key Infrastructure services as part of the Covid-19 Certification Programme. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and was initiated through a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 10th May 2021, with the contract starting on 17th May 2021 and extending until 31st March 2022. The awarded contract, valued at £250,000, has been allocated to Entrust (Europe) Ltd, with the delivery address in England.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in software development and consulting. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it advantageous to participate in similar tenders, given the focus on engaging suppliers of varied scales. Businesses equipped with expertise in digital solutions and Public Key Infrastructure technologies are well-suited to compete for future contracts that aim to enhance digital certification and security in health-related services.

## Notice

Public Key Infrastructure services for Covid-19 Certification Programme. G-Cloud 12 award notice to Entrust (Europe) Ltd, C/O Bridgeway Security Solutions Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d1fb4ec-3b5e-46b2-8921-bac82bbf0831 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 (DHSC) |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7PD |
| 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 | ENTRUST (EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 May 2021 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d1fb4ec-3b5e-46b2-8921-bac82bbf0831

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d1fb4ec-3b5e-46b2-8921-bac82bbf0831
  27th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kjTO/ku4UQka9iRJSZcQs2q9951YqtFyKQ2cqTuNgYnnAsDE
  NHSX-Entrust - G-Cloud Call-Off - PKI - Bridgeway v0.6 - Redacted

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