Award

Testing & Innovation Logistics

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

27 Jul 2020 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract titled "Testing & Innovation Logistics" within the research, testing, and scientific technical simulator industry. The tender, which aimed to enhance alternative testing methods and logistics, was completed with a value of £146,000. The procurement method utilised was a direct award through a single tender action, and the contract period spans from 30 June 2020 to 30 July 2020. The tender period concluded on 29 June 2020, and the award was published on 27 July 2020, reinforcing the importance of timely engagement for prospective bidders.

This contract presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in research and innovative logistics, particularly those offering alternative testing methodologies and technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the award details reflect a suitability for such businesses, enabling them to leverage their expertise and potentially collaborate with larger entities like OC&C Strategy Consultants LLP, the selected supplier. This engagement could enhance their market presence and expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Testing & Innovation Logistics

Notice Description

The consultancy support to support our planning to deliver this step change through (1) delivering alternative methods of testing, both through new technologies and innovative processes and in (2) distribution and logistics, to ensure commonality and efficiency across the testing programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15e6cec2-27de-4328-a084-8f7843a2df86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87fd27e8-c3d9-491b-ba66-8c4275c63e0e
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£146,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£146,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2020 - 30 Jul 2020 30 days
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2NS
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

OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS

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