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title: "DHSC: Workforce - CEA technology appraisal"
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# DHSC: Workforce - CEA technology appraisal

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b01339f-b0ed-4ff7-9e8f-48993b5e06b4

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## Summary

The Department of Health & Social Care has completed a procurement process titled "DHSC: Workforce - CEA technology appraisal," which focused on a technology appraisal of an IT system for the national clinical excellence awards scheme. This contract was assigned on 15 March 2021, with a total value of £32,500. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action, and is classified under the industry category of information systems or technology planning services. The contract was awarded to SSN Consultants, with the delivery address located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector, particularly those with expertise in technology planning and system appraisal. Businesses that are agile and capable of delivering tailored IT solutions are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with public sector requirements can facilitate growth by enabling such companies to showcase their capabilities in enhancing health and social care infrastructure through technology.

## Notice

Technology appraisal of IT system for national clinical excellence awards scheme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0b605d8-0421-40c8-9d1a-c3658711e2bb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2021 - 15 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,500 |
| 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 | SSN CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 07:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0b605d8-0421-40c8-9d1a-c3658711e2bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0b605d8-0421-40c8-9d1a-c3658711e2bb
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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