Scope
Reference
C339363
Description
Provision of the Workforce Dataset intelligence service and functionality. This includes database and system management, support, maintenance as well as peripheral business functions in support of this and the use of the dataset. for the 25 - 26 period UK06 Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012085-2025?origin=SearchResults&p=1
Contract 1. DHSC: ASC: Workforce Dataset & Workforce Intelligence (2025)
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,200,983 excluding VAT
- £2,641,179.60 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
30 April 2025
Contract dates
- 1 May 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 11 months
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend till 31/ 03/27
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72300000 - Data services
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| System availability | Maintain minimum system availability. |
1 months |
| Development - increase the reach of the WDS. | To meet benchmarks on increasing uptake. |
12 months |
| Change control | Deliver additional development works as required to timetable |
1 months |
Signed contract documents
ASCWDS - DHSC Contract - May 25 to March 26_Redacted 1.pdf
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
IP required to meet the deliverables is owned by the awardee.
Supplier
Skills for Care Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRT-6359-JCPY
West Gate, 6 Grace Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire,
Leeds
LS1 2RP
United Kingdom
Region: UKE42 - Leeds
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. DHSC: ASC: Workforce Dataset & Workforce Intelligence (2025)
Contracting authority
DHSC, London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQG-9965-CHZR
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01189027851
Email: alex.williams@dhsc.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government