--- title: "DHSC:ASC Adult Social Care Nurse Prescribing Pilot EvaluationAdult Social Care (ASC) nurse prescribing pilot programme, which is providing funding to upskill registered nurses (RNs) in ASC to undertake modules in prescribing. This will enable RNs to presc" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6e975b90-9629-46ab-97ad-9764fb889829" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e975b90-9629-46ab-97ad-9764fb889829" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e975b90-9629-46ab-97ad-9764fb889829.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e975b90-9629-46ab-97ad-9764fb889829.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)" published: "2025-12-12" --- # DHSC:ASC Adult Social Care Nurse Prescribing Pilot EvaluationAdult Social Care (ASC) nurse prescribing pilot programme, which is providing funding to upskill registered nurses (RNs) in ASC to undertake modules in prescribing. This will enable RNs to presc Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e975b90-9629-46ab-97ad-9764fb889829 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e975b90-9629-46ab-97ad-9764fb889829) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e975b90-9629-46ab-97ad-9764fb889829.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has successfully completed the tender process for the evaluation of the Adult Social Care (ASC) nurse prescribing pilot programme. This initiative aims to enhance the skills of registered nurses by providing funding to undertake modules in prescribing, allowing them to prescribe medicines within ASC settings independently of GPs or other medical professionals. With a focus on feasibility study, advisory service, and analysis, the contract, valued at £150,000, has been awarded to ICF CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED. The procurement method was selective, specifically involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement is classified under CPV code 71241000 and covers services across the United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 17th November 2025 to 31st March 2027. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in healthcare advisory services and evaluations, particularly those experienced in the social care sector. Although not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with expertise in upskilling healthcare professionals and conducting programme evaluations stand to benefit from competing in similar future opportunities. The awarded contract to ICF CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED demonstrates a promising avenue for consultancy firms aiming to expand their portfolio in public health initiatives. Continued collaboration with government bodies such as DHSC can lead to further impactful contributions in the field of public healthcare improvement. ## Notice Adult Social Care (ASC) nurse prescribing pilot programme, which is providing funding to upskill registered nurses (RNs) in ASC to undertake modules in prescribing. This will enable RNs to prescribe medicines to care users within ASC settings, without relying on GPs or other medical professionals. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe213c79-6a95-45ae-897d-07aaeb8f1d6c | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £150,000 | | 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 | 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 | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis ## Release History - 12 Dec 2025 at 17:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe213c79-6a95-45ae-897d-07aaeb8f1d6c - 12 Dec 2025 at 17:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa3b855e-690b-4e1d-afd9-2f3ec312caa2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe213c79-6a95-45ae-897d-07aaeb8f1d6c 12th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa3b855e-690b-4e1d-afd9-2f3ec312caa2 12th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff7a40a2-42b5-4ceb-92a5-d7379398a5fe Attachment 3 Draft Order Form- ASC Nurse Prescribing Pilot Evaluation for signature_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3977d70a-5f35-4513-a5e7-0b717f3388ba Attachment 3 Draft Order Form- ASC Nurse Prescribing Pilot Evaluation for signature_Redacted ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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