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title: "ecm_12726 Health Data Strategy"
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# ecm_12726 Health Data Strategy

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d7d550b-a905-40e1-92ab-479ae29dda41

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has awarded a contract titled "ecm_12726 Health Data Strategy" in the Information Technology Services industry. This strategy focuses on developing a North Star vision for health data and implementing a new data governance framework. The contract, valued at £81,600, involves delivery across multiple locations, including the UK and various overseas territories. The tender process, which concluded on 10th January 2025, was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 22nd January 2025 and will end on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data strategy development and IT services, particularly those capable of contributing to large-scale government health transformations. Although awarded to Cognizant Worldwide LTD, the project highlights the importance of aligning with government health programmes, making it a valuable reference for potential vendors. Businesses with expertise in data governance, health data onboarding, and scaling IT services within healthcare can position themselves for future opportunities within this sector.

## Notice

Key components will be the development of choices and a North Star vision for a Data approach for Health & Disability. The team will define the value & scope of any future capabilities in alignment to DWP, H&D and the Health Transformation Programme and build a picture of the choices and options available. The team also has a remit to design of the onboarding of new data to sets to the health data platform to aid the scaling of the new PIP service. As part of the Data Strategy the team will be implementing a new data governance framework across Health & Disability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f75349e2-1891-4765-9cc6-03070cf9e48c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,600 |
| 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 FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| 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

- 20 Feb 2025 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f75349e2-1891-4765-9cc6-03070cf9e48c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f75349e2-1891-4765-9cc6-03070cf9e48c
  20th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54436880-c844-4e55-b6ba-972912191c0f
  Redacted contract for publishing

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