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title: "Contract for the provision of Consultancy Services to support the improvement of working practices of the SCW Corporate Systems team"
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# Contract for the provision of Consultancy Services to support the improvement of working practices of the SCW Corporate Systems team

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-675d7752-b8b4-443f-85c6-562022cba406

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the provision of Consultancy Services to support the improvement of working practices of the SCW Corporate Systems team." This contract, valued at £80,500, was awarded to Difrent Ltd as part of a selective procurement method via the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) G-Cloud 12 Framework. The tender period ended on 19 March 2021, and the contract commenced on 29 March 2021, concluding on 28 June 2021. The service is classified under the software package and information systems industry category, with delivery taking place in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This consultancy contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software solutions and information systems improvements. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in enhancing corporate systems and have experience in public sector engagements would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with the NHS and similar bodies can aid in expanding market presence and building valuable partnerships within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) have awarded a contract for provision of Consultancy Services to support the improvement of working practices of the SCW Corporate Systems to Difrent Ltd on behalf of SCW, via Crown Commercial Services (CCS) G-Cloud 12 Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664880ab-40cb-46e0-a830-7430da3645a9 |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2021 - 28 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,500 |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 3NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIFRENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2021 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664880ab-40cb-46e0-a830-7430da3645a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664880ab-40cb-46e0-a830-7430da3645a9
  13th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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