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title: "#5. NHS Covid-19 App: Development and deployment of MVP and limited period of support, contract with VM Ware"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# #5. NHS Covid-19 App: Development and deployment of MVP and limited period of support, contract with VM Ware

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebd0c759-7c78-43db-853c-10c56192e796

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, which has awarded a contract for the development and deployment of the NHS Covid-19 App, specifically the minimum viable product (MVP) and a limited period of support, to VM Ware. This tender falls under the IT services category (CPV code: 72000000) and was awarded through a selective procurement method via a Call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract period starting on 1st May 2020 and concluding on 31st July 2020, with the contract being valued at approximately £3,025,739.

This tender presents significant opportunities for technology firms, particularly those specialising in IT services, software development, and public health solutions. Companies with experience in app development, especially in the context of health-related applications, would be well-positioned to engage with similar future procurement opportunities. The scale of this contract highlights a demand for innovative technological solutions within the UK’s public health sector, aligning with businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in government contracting.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice following a G-Cloud 11 Award to VM Ware (who acquired Go Pivotal (UK) Ltd: #5. NHS Covid-19 App: Development and deployment of MVP and limited period of support, contract with VM Ware

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bac4cbf7-c439-4227-802a-c62af2adc035 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,025,739 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,025,739 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VMWARE UK LIMITED (FORMERLY KNOWN AS GO PIVOTAL (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 May 2020 at 19:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bac4cbf7-c439-4227-802a-c62af2adc035

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bac4cbf7-c439-4227-802a-c62af2adc035
  14th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8cb0b304-8077-443a-916d-b9d1c9186a0d
  VM Ware Redacted

## Provenance

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