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title: "DHSC: NHSX - Covid Pass security as a service"
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# DHSC: NHSX - Covid Pass security as a service

Buyer: NHSX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59afaeaa-4913-4a86-9b88-51ac0854d482

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHSX, which is seeking services for the "DHSC: NHSX - Covid Pass security as a service" project. This initiative falls within the IT services category and focuses on consulting, software development, and Internet support. The contract, valued at £293,579, was awarded to MASON ADVISORY LIMITED following a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The procurement process is complete, having commenced on 18 October 2021 and concluding on 31 March 2022. The relevant timeline indicates that the award was made on 28 October 2021, and the award notice was published on 4 April 2022, following a tender period that ended on 15 October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and information systems, particularly those with expertise in IT consulting and software development. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this project particularly suitable, given that the awarded contract explicitly notes eligibility for SMEs. The nature of the procurement opens avenues for growth in the technology sector, especially for firms capable of delivering innovative security solutions in a governmental context.

## Notice

COVID Pass App - Security Architecture & InfoSec Risk Management

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e3f418e-3140-484f-9435-60474fd89f18 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £293,579 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £293,579 |
| 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 | NHSX |
| 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 | MASON ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2022 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e3f418e-3140-484f-9435-60474fd89f18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e3f418e-3140-484f-9435-60474fd89f18
  4th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HlSg/ZxtQjJ9Auhv114CRhN1xugR.Ufiv6hZ_hW2lpb5e1Ns
  Masons - G Cloud Security as a service_Redacted

## Provenance

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