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title: "DHSC: Communications: Out of Hours Content Design"
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# DHSC: Communications: Out of Hours Content Design

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a5eaf8a-3109-41e0-8336-9d0b4bcfe87e

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract for a content design service with Scroll Projects Ltd. The tender titled "DHSC: Communications: Out of Hours Content Design" falls under the IT services category and had a total value of £760,000. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on September 4, 2021, and ended on March 31, 2022, with the tender period closing on September 1, 2021. The service required delivery addresses in SW1H 0EU, England, United Kingdom.

This public procurement contract with the Department of Health and Social Care presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and internet support to compete. The contract, awarded to Scroll Projects Ltd, had a minimum value of £380,000 and a final contract value of £760,000. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity. Businesses interested in government communication services may find this tender highly relevant for their growth strategy.

## Notice

Content design service to the department, focused on updating GOV.UK out of hours as well as providing support during core hours for COVID updates. Update: 05 January 2023 Contract varied under Regulation 72 1(c) to increase the contract value by PS150,000 from PS780,000 to PS930,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76aa5564-2c14-4a02-ace9-c16dd12e9c75 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £760,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,690,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7PD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCROLL PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2023 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76aa5564-2c14-4a02-ace9-c16dd12e9c75
- 10 Sep 2021 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efb1c68c-e8fc-4a6b-b010-50c8c0aecf38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76aa5564-2c14-4a02-ace9-c16dd12e9c75
  5th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efb1c68c-e8fc-4a6b-b010-50c8c0aecf38
  10th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NSce/VETvMoFxWnLXz80SOUGdPt58V1JFG0D0hB1IR1WR2C8
  210901 - OOH Content Design - DHSC-Scroll Projects - Signed Final_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53dc489a-7e57-4ec1-a2b1-fb61f1aef3f8
  210901 - OOH Content Design - DHSC-Scroll Projects - Signed Final_Redacted

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