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title: "Contract Award - 1424: NHS/DWP Data Sharing Proof Of Concept"
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# Contract Award - 1424: NHS/DWP Data Sharing Proof Of Concept

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdc9fb59-f5b6-44b0-8c6c-2cf300caf5cc

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) awarding a contract for a proof of concept related to data sharing within the NHS, under the title "Contract Award - 1424: NHS/DWP Data Sharing Proof Of Concept". This initiative falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting and software development, and took place in Blackpool, England. The procurement was completed on 28 November 2017 and the total contract value is £22,500. The tender process was initiated with the intention of understanding the complexities of data extraction and sharing for Fit Note data, which aims to improve operational efficiencies.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development and data management. Companies that are well-suited to compete include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and consultancies that can effectively demonstrate their capability in handling sensitive data projects. The successful delivery of this proof of concept could pave the way for further contracts and partnerships within the public sector, particularly in healthcare data integration and technology solutions.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice: Contract to undertake a proof of concept to understand complexities of data sharing and extraction with the NHS. This will allow the Department to test consent driven data sharing for Fit Note data and if the Department can successfully match and extract customer Fit Note data their GP's Principle Supplier System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ad485dd-dae9-4460-9dbd-3c804757e163 |
| 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 | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,500 |
| 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 FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NICHE HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2018 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ad485dd-dae9-4460-9dbd-3c804757e163

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ad485dd-dae9-4460-9dbd-3c804757e163
  8th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ceb5a9bf-59c8-4396-bc8d-545501836d3a
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