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title: "DHSC - ASC: Interoperability and Architecture platform - Discovery"
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# DHSC - ASC: Interoperability and Architecture platform - Discovery

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0260cc7-dbb7-40b8-b7ec-670572a4ac35

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed its procurement process under the title "DHSC - ASC: Interoperability and Architecture platform - Discovery," specifically aimed at the IT services sector, covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This procurement took place in Greater London, with the contract beginning on 2nd September 2025 and set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement process was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and led to the awarding stage. The tender period ended on 3rd June 2025, indicating a careful and strategic approach to procuring the necessary services for this initiative. Key deadlines have already passed, with the award date being confirmed as 2nd September 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in IT software development services to engage with a public sector project that supports adult social care (ASC). It focuses on developing a Social Care Interoperability Platform (SCIP) to enhance direct care capabilities. Companies that are adept at providing IT solutions that promote seamless information flow and improve health service delivery are well-suited to participate in such contracts. The engagement offers potential for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to establish themselves as critical players in the digital transformation of social care delivery, particularly in creating scalable, future-proofed ecosystems beneficial for both individuals and care providers.

## Notice

The SCIP is designed to address the priority data needs of Direct Care within CQC registered Residential and Community-based Adult Social Care (ASC) services. It will ensure seamless access to critical health and care information, supporting key use cases such as: * Access to care information for assessment and planning. * Safeguarding and safety alerts for health and care professionals. * Efficient transfer of records between social care providers. Beyond these core capabilities, SCIP will establish a foundation for future interoperability and evolving needs, including: * Enhanced Direct Care services, such as secure messaging and citizen access to records. * Planning, oversight, and service management, including business continuity and regulatory access. * Population health management to enable proactive and preventative care. * Research and innovation, leveraging social care data for AI and automation. Digital Social Care Record (DSCR) solutions have been assured by NHS England to meet the core functional requirements for ASC providers. Together, SCIP, DSCRs, and access to national health data systems will provide a robust, scalable, and future-proofed digital ecosystem for social care, ensuring seamless information flow and improved outcomes for individuals and care providers alike. For the purposes of this procurement, the scope is to build the first stage of the MVP for the Social Care Interoperability Platform (SCIP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82d0e400-8645-4e7b-8a6c-045b48f9edcb |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | DHSC |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212517 - IT software development services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82d0e400-8645-4e7b-8a6c-045b48f9edcb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82d0e400-8645-4e7b-8a6c-045b48f9edcb
  11th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7561680-09d5-4bc4-b06a-aaddfee36016
  Contract_Redacted

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