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title: "DHSC: Thirlwell Inquiry Secure File Sharing Project"
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# DHSC: Thirlwell Inquiry Secure File Sharing Project

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ecd8dc2c-9522-4996-999c-ec0947b556e6

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) awarded a contract for the 'Thirlwell Inquiry Secure File Sharing Project' to Egress Software Technologies Limited. The procurement method used was 'selective', with a 'Call-off from a framework agreement'. The contract value is £32,600, and the contract period is from October 30, 2023, to October 29, 2025. The location for this procurement is in Leeds, United Kingdom, with a deadline for tender submission by October 29, 2023.

This contract awarded by DHSC for a secure file sharing system presents business opportunities for software development services providers, especially those experienced in file security solutions. SMEs would find this tender particularly suitable as indicated by the procuring authority. Businesses interested in providing services in the software development sector should consider engaging with DHSC for potential future projects within the industry category of 'File security software development services'.

## Notice

Provision of a secure file sharing system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aef21644-88ae-478d-a32c-c1ca98c41df0 |
| 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 | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2023 - 29 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,600 |
| 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 7PD |
| 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 | EGRESS SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212731 - File security software development services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2023 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aef21644-88ae-478d-a32c-c1ca98c41df0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aef21644-88ae-478d-a32c-c1ca98c41df0
  25th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45be6e42-27d2-44c0-af7e-5c19ad2719ef
  RM1557.13 G-Cloud 13 Call-Off Contract DHSC Workspace _Redacted

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