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title: "DHSC: ASC - User Research Discovery (Capacity Tracker Tool)"
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# DHSC: ASC - User Research Discovery (Capacity Tracker Tool)

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6ce258b-9e41-4b77-b421-6acdba4509d2

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) concluded a procurement process for a tender titled "DHSC: ASC - User Research Discovery (Capacity Tracker Tool)" in the IT software development services category. The procurement focused on exploring future development options for the adult social care's Capacity Tracker tool. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically starting at Quarry House, Leeds, the procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage is complete, with Informed Solutions Ltd as the appointed supplier. The contract, valued at £80,100 GBP, runs from 8th September 2025 to 31st December 2025, following the tender period that concluded on 21st October 2024.

This opportunity offers significant potential for businesses involved in IT software development, particularly those specialising in social care technology and services. The selective procurement process and the scope of work make it particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs eager to expand their capabilities and portfolio in the public health sector. Companies that can deliver innovative solutions and insights in user research and tool development within the specified contract period are well-placed to benefit from such initiatives, which could lead to future partnerships or contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

Supplier to deliver a discovery phase to explore future development options of the adult social care's Capacity Tracker tool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6b9801d-b8de-4aef-b3e4-3a6c30ed8481 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,100 |
| 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 7UE |
| 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 | INFORMED SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212517 - IT software development services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 17:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6b9801d-b8de-4aef-b3e4-3a6c30ed8481

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6b9801d-b8de-4aef-b3e4-3a6c30ed8481
  22nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9575da62-132d-4bfd-8527-aaa8c37a21a3
  UR Order-Form, Schedules and SoW Redacted

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