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title: "DHSC:SCI: VPAS Contract DR"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# DHSC:SCI: VPAS Contract DR

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5988c72b-dc45-4022-bbba-ab1b4b07d2e4

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract titled "DHSC:SCI: VPAS Contract DR" for analytical or scientific software development services. The contract runs from 19 August 2024 to 25 October 2024 and is valued at £83,300. The procurement process was selective and involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The key location for the work is in the United Kingdom, specifically with the postal code SW1H 0EU. The award was published on 29 August 2024, following the completion of the tender period on 18 August 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for large consultancy firms with expertise in analytical or scientific software development. Businesses positioned to deliver effective support for the implementation activities of voluntary medicines pricing schemes could significantly benefit from competing for such contracts. Given the scale and specificity of the work, companies with robust capabilities and a track record in similar large-scale consulting projects in the healthcare sector would find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Furthermore, the selective procurement method underscores the importance of having the requisite qualifications and experience to win such tenders.

## Notice

PA Consulting to continue supporting key implementation activity for voluntary medicines pricing scheme, with a new contract running from 19/08/24 to 25/10/24.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28cda842-acd9-4677-8ee6-5b2cb82ca35d |
| 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 | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2024 - 25 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,300 |
| 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

- 72212461 - Analytical or scientific software development services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2024 at 08:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28cda842-acd9-4677-8ee6-5b2cb82ca35d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28cda842-acd9-4677-8ee6-5b2cb82ca35d
  29th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8f0db69-937a-47ce-91e0-9914d836ae01
  RM6187-VPAG new contract - Fully Commercial signed_Redacted

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