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title: "DHSC: WTD - Information Management Services 4 (IMS4)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02940d"
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# DHSC: WTD - Information Management Services 4 (IMS4)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02940d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Information Management Services 4 (IMS4) contract has been initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), located in London, UK. This contract falls under the IT services classification (CPV code: 72000000) and aims to provide consulting, software development, and support services. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract having been awarded to EntServ UK Limited (trading as DXC) on 17 December 2021, for an initial period of five years with a total estimated value of £48.96 million. The new contract replaces the existing IMS3 service, which is set to expire in October 2022, ensuring continuity in the provision of essential information management services. Key details include that the contract will cover a transition of services to cloud-based solutions, which is part of a broader transformation strategy initiated in 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, cloud solutions, and information management systems. Companies that can demonstrate experience in delivering IT consulting, service management, and software development for large organisations will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, as the procurement method employed is selective and includes a competitive procedure with negotiation, it is essential for potential bidders to showcase their technical expertise and innovative solutions. By participating in this tender, businesses can not only secure a valuable contract but also enhance their credibility and visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

DHSC: Information Management Services 4 (IMS4):

The IMS4 Programme is the contract for the Provision of Information Management Services to the Department. The contract has been awarded to EntServ UK (Trading as DXC).

The new contract will replace the current IMS3 IT Services contract with Atos, which is due to expire in October 2022.

The new contract is for an initial 5-year term, valued at PS36.17M and includes an option to extend for a further 2 years with a total contract value of PS48.96M.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DHSC: Information Management Services 4 (IMS4):

The IMS4 Programme is the contract for the Provision of Information Management Services to the Department. The contract has been awarded to EntServ UK (Trading as DXC).

The new contract will replace the current IMS3 IT Services contract with Atos, which is due to expire in October 2022.

The new contract is for an initial 5-year term, valued at PS36.17M and includes an option to extend for a further 2 years with a total contract value of PS48.96M.

The Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) was used for this tender.

Renewal: A single 24-mth extension if activated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032125-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | There is an option for a 24-month extension to this contract (after the initial 60-month period. There will be a need to re-procure this service during this time period, or sooner if the extension is not activated. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,960,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENTSERV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2021 at 16:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032125-2021
- 16 Apr 2021 at 08:35 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008009-2021
- 18 Feb 2021 at 02:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003238-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dxc.technology
- https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a074J000007FG6MQAW&searchStr=IMS4&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

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