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title: "DHSC: Adult Social Care - Workforce Data Discovery"
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# DHSC: Adult Social Care - Workforce Data Discovery

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6b66f5f-5afc-4867-befc-fa2e5e0bec35

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## Summary

The procurement process for "DHSC: Adult Social Care - Workforce Data Discovery" involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) based in Leeds, United Kingdom. The contract focuses on IT software development services within the adult social care workforce data sector. This selective procurement method was a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 18th December 2025, with the contract period scheduled from 16th February 2026 to 15th May 2026. The procurement is in the award stage, with a contract awarded to MARVELL CONSULTING LIMITED with a value of £257,500.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software development, especially those that can contribute to data analysis and reporting in the social care sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete in projects like this, as they might bring innovative solutions and adaptability to complex data requirements. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a business's profile in government projects and provide further exposure to public sector work.

## Notice

A Discovery to define the future approach for collecting, analysing, and reporting adult social care (ASC) workforce data. This work is critical to ensuring long-term access to high-quality workforce data that underpins policy development, monitoring, and pivotal initiatives such as fair pay agreements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd230fe0-5030-4c78-848e-f4afba60016b |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 15 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £257,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £257,500 |
| 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 | DHSC |
| 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 | MARVELL CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212517 - IT software development services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd230fe0-5030-4c78-848e-f4afba60016b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd230fe0-5030-4c78-848e-f4afba60016b
  4th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e2a8349-7cde-48a7-b17b-8c6894726454
  WDS Order-Form and Schedules - Redacted

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