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title: "NHSX - Open Source Repository Consulting"
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# NHSX - Open Source Repository Consulting

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc26485f-ce5d-450d-b520-5a6527f1e4c2

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking consulting services for the "NHSX - Open Source Repository Consulting" project, which falls under the research and development consultancy services category. This procurement is focused on the evaluation of IT considerations for the use of open-source software within the NHS. The contract has already been awarded, with a total value of £20,000. The contract period runs from 15th February 2021 to 31st March 2021, and it is based in London, England. The tender process has reached the Award stage, having officially closed on 12th February 2021.

This contract presents an opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in open-source software, cybersecurity, and related IT solutions to contribute to the NHS's evaluation study. Businesses that specialise in providing research and development consultancy services, particularly those that can assist in implementing best practices and security measures, would be well-suited to pursue similar tenders. Supporting the NHS in optimising its use of shared tools and resources means that companies engaging in this sector can significantly expand their influence and client base within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

The Analytics Unit of the Innovation team within NHSX require assistance to evaluate the IT considerations and recommendations for using and setting up access to free and open-source software across the NHS. The objectives of the Evaluation Study are: *To identify models and options for deployment of a shared toolkit of resources across NHS bodies for individual analysts and organisations. *Options and guidance on how to implement best practice security and administrative configuration, processes and procedures for the use of such shared toolkits and resources. *Insight and guidance on how to deploy, educate and support individual analysts and organisations to access, share and manage shared tools and best practices through potential open-source repositories.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e8fdbd6-58b2-4cae-8965-78829d7a5aad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| 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 | 3B DATA SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2021 at 21:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e8fdbd6-58b2-4cae-8965-78829d7a5aad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e8fdbd6-58b2-4cae-8965-78829d7a5aad
  5th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHas/ZtxeDED_4zDr0FNbgtlx3vMI8eCxw_hXpwbknVmQ67U
  NHSX - Open Source Consulting Redacted Contract

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