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title: "National Competency Framework expansion for 2 DDAT roles"
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# National Competency Framework expansion for 2 DDAT roles

Buyer: NHS ENGALND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-946b88aa-1168-43f5-90f7-fa7c8b3fde02

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by NHS England has resulted in an awarded contract to Davies Furlong Consulting LTD to establish a detailed skills-based competency framework for two new DDAT roles: Data Governance and Data Ethicist, tailored for the health sector. The contract, classified under IT services, consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV 72000000), is valued at £78,375 and covers locations within the United Kingdom, specifically London Waterloo (SE1 8UG). The procurement method utilised was an open procedure (below threshold), and the tender process concluded with the awarding stage on 23 September 2024, followed by the publication of the award on 7 October 2024. The contract is set to commence on 23 September 2024 and end on 22 December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, particularly those focused on the competencies required for data governance and ethics in the health sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the suitability criteria specified. The framework development project paves the way for future collaboration and sets a benchmark for upcoming roles in the DDAT competency framework, enabling businesses to showcase their specialised skills and potentially secure further contracts in national health IT services projects.

## Notice

NHSE are awarding a contract to Davies Furlong Consultancy who will establish a detailed skills based competency framework for 2 new DDAT roles (Data governance & Data Ethicist) that have been included into the DDAT National Competency Framework specific for health.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93ec1be4-18c4-4754-b791-16181121028b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 22 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,375 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,375 |
| 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 | NHS ENGALND |
| Locality | LONDON WATERLOO |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAVIES FURLONG CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2024 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93ec1be4-18c4-4754-b791-16181121028b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93ec1be4-18c4-4754-b791-16181121028b
  7th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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