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Testing Commercial Resources

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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08 Dec 2020 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Testing Commercial Resources," with a total contract value of £1,844,899. This contract, classified under General Management Consultancy Services (CPV code: 79411000), was initiated through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spanned from 3 August 2020 to 2 November 2020, with the procurement process formally concluding on 3 August 2020. The services were delivered in London, SW1H 0EU, where the buying organisation is located.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in management consultancy services, particularly those with experience in procurement and contract management. Given the scale of the contract, larger consultancy firms and well-established SMEs in the sector are likely to find it suitable for them. Vendors with expertise in delivering compliant contracts and providing commercial advice will be positioned favourably to leverage similar future contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Testing Commercial Resources

Notice Description

Support the procurement and commercial management arrangements required. The supplier is tasked to put in robust and compliant contracts in place and provide general commercial advice and support where necessary.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c2a4fa0-6602-46b6-8a71-81be507fcd5e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8dfa0bd-db57-4914-8e0a-0dd4c8ff8d67
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,844,899 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,844,899 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2020 - 2 Nov 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
Contact Name
Procurement Operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@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

4C ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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