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Provision of Flexible Worker Services (Tier 2)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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25 Nov 2020 at 12:37

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01 Sep 2020 at 21:19

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01 Sep 2020 at 21:19

Award

28 Aug 2020 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for the title "Provision of Flexible Worker Services (Tier 2)", classified under the CPV code for supply services of medical personnel. This initiative operates across various regions in the United Kingdom including East Midlands, London, and South East, with a total contract value of £155 million. The procurement method employed was a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract period spans from 18 May 2020 to 17 October 2020. This tender phase concluded on 20 April 2020, highlighting the urgency and critical nature of these services amidst ongoing healthcare demands.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in staffing and healthcare services, particularly those capable of supplying flexible personnel for contact tracing operations. Firms specialising in providing medical staff, or those experienced in supporting healthcare initiatives, would be especially well-suited to compete in this market. The scale of the contract suggests potential for substantial revenue generation, making it an attractive pursuit for suppliers looking to expand their footprint in public health services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Flexible Worker Services (Tier 2)

Notice Description

Services for the provision of flexible workers who will staff Tier 2 of the contact tracing call-centre operation. This tier is centred around clinicians and will form an escalation point for cases from Tier 3 before any requisite referral to the PHE oper

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be530a2-a57a-4d12-bbe6-8734d2dfa981
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£155,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
17 May 2020 - 17 Oct 2020 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 (DHSC)
Additional Buyers

HEALTH FAMILY

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS PROFESSIONALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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