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title: "HIS (Health Information Share)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-89c6afa5-9715-4966-ad03-fb9d86d9e188"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# HIS (Health Information Share)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89c6afa5-9715-4966-ad03-fb9d86d9e188

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## Summary

This procurement process involves the buying organisation Department for Work and Pensions, located in Blackpool, England. The contract, titled "HIS (Health Information Share)", falls within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method used is selective and involves a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process has concluded, and the contract was awarded on 16 February 2026, with a contract period running from 13 February 2026 to 12 February 2029. The contract is valued at £5,000,000 and is designed to enable assessment providers to gather additional information using bespoke decision trees and questionnaires developed by the Department for Work and Pensions.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in consulting and software development. SMEs, in particular, may find this procurement advantageous as the suitability criteria include a preference for small and medium-sized enterprises. The contract has been awarded to EQL Limited, highlighting the competition available for capable companies looking to expand their market presence within public sector contracts. Businesses with strong expertise in developing tailored software solutions can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio and build relationships with government agencies like the Department for Work and Pensions.

## Notice

This contract is to deliver the ability for assessment providers to gather further information through bespoke decision trees and questionnaire sets developed by DWP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97a0c35-1aab-4c13-8742-0024d9734d41 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2026 - 12 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 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 | EQL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97a0c35-1aab-4c13-8742-0024d9734d41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97a0c35-1aab-4c13-8742-0024d9734d41
  12th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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