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title: "Covid-19: DHSC: NHSX - Contact Tracing App: Security Testing contract (#10.c)"
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# Covid-19: DHSC: NHSX - Contact Tracing App: Security Testing contract (#10.c)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9f6a4bb-673a-48c6-a3b4-5aed396e0d90

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract titled "Covid-19: DHSC: NHSX - Contact Tracing App: Security Testing contract (#10.c)" for data security software development services. The contract, valued at £124,960, was executed as a selective procurement through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 20th July 2020 and concluded on 11th September 2020, with the tender fully completed and awarded on 17th July 2020. The location for the contract's delivery is in London, UK, with its postal code being SW1H 0EU.

This contract presents a notable opportunity for businesses in the IT and software development sector, particularly those specialising in data security services. Companies with capabilities in cybersecurity and software testing could thrive in similar future tenders, especially those that cater to public health initiatives. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for competing in such contracts, given the nature of the tender and its requirements for specialised independent testing services.

## Notice

The Supplier will carry out independent testing to ensure that the COVID-19 Track and Trace Application and supporting QR website adheres to the expected quality and satisfies agreed functionality. 20/07/2020 for 8 weeks, with testing to complete by 11/09/20

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/863d0f52-ed85-4c6b-8a65-c640a8e657a4 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2020 - 11 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,960 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,960 |
| 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 OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212732 - Data security software development services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2021 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/863d0f52-ed85-4c6b-8a65-c640a8e657a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/863d0f52-ed85-4c6b-8a65-c640a8e657a4
  6th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHbH/oSKxgvErH_rL9mFev3DVlswtrL7UJ7.wNGfD6lhT1bg
  HELECL~1

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