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title: "DHSC:OHID:Telecare and connectivity advice"
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# DHSC:OHID:Telecare and connectivity advice

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70c3cba7-2eec-45a2-91d4-c2f77a8f9e45

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for the project titled "Telecare and connectivity advice", involving research on broadband connectivity in care homes. The procurement process was completed, with the contract value set at £24,500 GBP. The tender stage ended on October 18, 2023, and the contract period is from November 20, 2023, to May 20, 2024. DHSC, based in London, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation for this services procurement.

This tender by DHSC presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses in the systems and technical consultancy services industry, specifically focusing on promoting social connectedness and wellbeing, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The project aims to address challenges faced by care providers and broadband companies, creating a space for innovative solutions and partnerships to enhance connectivity in care settings.

## Notice

Research to determine why not all care providers are investing in good broadband speeds, and why broadband providers can be reluctant to engage commercially with care homes. The research, and in particular the telephone interviews with care homes which are the subject of this business case, will also consider how good connectivity can positively impact the lives of care home residents, such as promoting social connectedness and providing opportunities for activity and entertainment for wellbeing purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23883ff5-ea57-4d49-a614-3603c87fa24a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2023 - 20 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,500 |
| 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2023 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23883ff5-ea57-4d49-a614-3603c87fa24a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23883ff5-ea57-4d49-a614-3603c87fa24a
  16th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0481a816-eac5-4dac-9a58-ffedc449aafa
  Short_Form_Contract_Telecare and connectivity advice_Signed_Redacted

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