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title: "DHSC - ASC: Interoperability and Architecture platform - Discovery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0598ce"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2025-09-11"
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# DHSC - ASC: Interoperability and Architecture platform - Discovery

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0598ce

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC), involves the development of an Interoperability and Architecture platform for Adult Social Care, titled "DHSC - ASC: Interoperability and Architecture platform - Discovery". With a focus on IT services such as consulting, software development, and support, the procurement target area is within the region of London (UKI32). The contract, which reached the award stage on 11th September 2025, was secured by Softcat Plc, a large UK-based company. Conducted through a limited procedure without prior publication due to specific framework agreements, the contract was signed on 2nd September 2025, amounting to £1,000,000, with an additional subcontracting value of £469,060 for specialist services.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT and software development, particularly those specializing in digital solutions for health and social care interoperability. The project's first stage, focusing on creating a minimum viable product for the Social Care Interoperability Platform (SCIP), offers scope for innovation in securely managing and transferring critical care information across various providers. Companies equipped to deliver on complex IT software development services, with experience in enhancing care services and leveraging AI and automation for sector-specific needs, would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The inclusion of subcontracting opportunities amplifies the potential for small to medium enterprises to engage with the larger scope of the project and contribute towards a scalable digital ecosystem in social care.

## Notice

The SCIP is designed to address the priority data needs of Direct Care within CQC 
registered Residential and Community-based Adult Social Care (ASC) services. It will 
ensure seamless access to critical health and care information, supporting key use cases 
such as:
* Access to care information for assessment and planning.
* Safeguarding and safety alerts for health and care professionals.
* Efficient transfer of records between social care providers.

For the purposes of this procurement, the scope is to build the first stage of the MVP for the 
Social Care Interoperability Platform (SCIP).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The SCIP is designed to address the priority data needs of Direct Care within CQC 
registered Residential and Community-based Adult Social Care (ASC) services. It will 
ensure seamless access to critical health and care information, supporting key use cases 
such as:
* Access to care information for assessment and planning.
* Safeguarding and safety alerts for health and care professionals.
* Efficient transfer of records between social care providers.
Beyond these core capabilities, SCIP will establish a foundation for future interoperability 
and evolving needs, including:
* Enhanced Direct Care services, such as secure messaging and citizen access to 
records.
* Planning, oversight, and service management, including business continuity and 
regulatory access.
* Population health management to enable proactive and preventative care.
* Research and innovation, leveraging social care data for AI and automation.
Digital Social Care Record (DSCR) solutions have been assured by NHS England to meet 
the core functional requirements for ASC providers. Together, SCIP, DSCRs, and access to 
national health data systems will provide a robust, scalable, and future-proofed digital 
ecosystem for social care, ensuring seamless information flow and improved outcomes for 
individuals and care providers alike.
For the purposes of this procurement, the scope is to build the first stage of the MVP for the 
Social Care Interoperability Platform (SCIP).

### Procurement Information

Framework Call-Off (CCS Digital Outcomes 6)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055908-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & 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 | TLI32 Westminster |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212517 - IT software development services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055908-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

## Provenance

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