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title: "DHSC: WIST: Technical Support Contract for IMS3/4"
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# DHSC: WIST: Technical Support Contract for IMS3/4

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d19a3f3-6881-44ba-88b8-9c5bac87f26f

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a Technical Support Contract for the IMS3/4 Mobilisation Phase to Cognizant Worldwide Limited. This procurement falls under the Information Technology Services category and is located in Leeds, United Kingdom, with the contract covering a period from 15th August 2024 to 14th August 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award notice was published on 27th August 2024, indicating the completion of the award stage of the process. The contract is valued at £2,000,000.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT technical support services, particularly those with capabilities in handling large-scale technical support projects. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) may find this type of procurement particularly advantageous due to the suitability criteria outlined by DHSC. Companies well-versed in public sector contracts and experienced in providing high-quality IT technical services will be well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities.

## Notice

IT Technical Support for IMS4 Mobilisation Phase.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f87bd6ee-0f98-4fd5-a66f-d9c0885d8986 |
| 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 | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2024 - 14 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2024 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f87bd6ee-0f98-4fd5-a66f-d9c0885d8986

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f87bd6ee-0f98-4fd5-a66f-d9c0885d8986
  27th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d9bb158-12d1-4b1d-a2eb-c630df917aea
  DHSC RM1043.8. IT Technical Support Call Off - FV (2)_Redacted

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