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DHSC: Lampard Inquiry - Evidential Seminar

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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24 Feb 2025 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract titled "DHSC: Lampard Inquiry - Evidential Seminar" under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The contract, valued at £42,055, is for commissioning independent expert seminars or presentations which provide explanatory background evidence for the Lampard Inquiry. Located in London, the procurement followed a direct single tender action method and was awarded to The King's Fund. The tender process has been completed, with the contract period starting on 7 February 2025 and ending on 6 May 2025.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in providing seminars and context-specific presentations. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, providing them with an avenue to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure government contracts. Engaging in this tender could lead to business growth through enhanced visibility and credibility in the public sector.

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Notice Title

DHSC: Lampard Inquiry - Evidential Seminar

Notice Description

The Inquiry are seeking to commission independent expert seminars or presentations which provide explanatory background evidence to provide context to the issues most relevant to the inquiry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04a71c34-c6f8-42e0-bb6c-dae8a4e33fbf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c055be2-9ffb-40c5-ab33-46ca95c2f423
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,055 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,055 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2025 - 6 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Dolores Calle
Contact Email
dolores.calle@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE KING'S FUND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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