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title: "NCMP IT System - Discovery Phase"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f03ba878-a886-4940-bedf-dab62848a5e0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2026-05-19"
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# NCMP IT System - Discovery Phase

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f03ba878-a886-4940-bedf-dab62848a5e0

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has concluded the award for the "NCMP IT System - Discovery Phase" contract, with the process reaching the award stage. This procurement, valued at £183,768, falls under the category of social research services. Located in England, specifically at SW1H 0EU in London, the contract aims to develop a replacement for the National Child Measurement Programme IT system, building on previous discovery findings from 2021-22. The contract period is set from 11th May 2026 to 10th August 2026, and the procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, employing a selective procurement method.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in social research services, specifically those experienced in IT system development within the public health sector. Although smaller enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically targeted for this contract, businesses with a solid track record in delivering innovative IT solutions could find similar opportunities valuable. Firms positioned to offer expertise in system development and implementation, particularly those capable of working within established government frameworks, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders.

## Notice

The Authority require a team to build on previous discovery findings from 2021-22 to develop a replacement National Child Measurement Programme IT system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a88922f-8251-4574-8feb-3ccd3e103ad4 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 10 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £183,768 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £183,768 |
| 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 | ANSWER DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a88922f-8251-4574-8feb-3ccd3e103ad4
- 19 May 2026 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2493024a-01b6-4ea7-a880-9b71c9ca63ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a88922f-8251-4574-8feb-3ccd3e103ad4
  19th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2493024a-01b6-4ea7-a880-9b71c9ca63ec
  19th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc18ae60-8ad8-4d36-8fa4-4244ffe9e213
  NCMP Contract_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0bb06c3-39f5-46cc-a91b-891db4fd40e2
  NCMP Contract_Redacted

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