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VTF Commercial Assurance Support

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is seeking to procure commercial assurance support through the tender titled "VTF Commercial Assurance Support." This initiative, classified under the CPV code for research and development services, aims to address urgent needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in relation to vaccine and antibody test development. The tender's procurement stage is complete, with a total contract value of £676,600. The contract was awarded to PA Consulting on 30 November 2020, and the contract period extends from 30 November 2020 to 31 March 2021. The tender was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the delivery taking place in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in commercial assurance services, research, and consultancy. Companies with expertise in pandemic response strategies and those capable of providing agile support to government initiatives will find this tender aligns with their capabilities. Engaging in such contracts not only supports essential public health objectives but also offers businesses a chance to expand their portfolios and build long-term relationships with governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VTF Commercial Assurance Support

Notice Description

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, BEIS, along with other government departments are being tasked with responding to the evolving needs of citizens, the community and businesses. Developing vaccines and antibody tests to the disease is an increasingly challenging example of urgent cross-Government issues where key elements, including assurance, have been actively managed by the BEIS Commercial team. The work requires significant levels of commercial assurance support from the BEIS Commercial team. Without timely responses, the VTF programme will struggle to deliver its outcomes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b98cea6-b402-4483-97ef-e57f86509b72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66a5b5ad-0a8f-4958-9e38-0af9f88e6d00
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£676,600 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£676,600 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
zoe.mackie@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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

PA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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