Award

Provision of Comms Support for the COVID-19 Test, Track & Trace Programme

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 Nov 2020 at 12:19

Award

24 Nov 2020 at 11:44

Award

22 Sep 2020 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves a contract titled "Provision of Comms Support for the COVID-19 Test, Track & Trace Programme," conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £360,000. The procurement is classified under business and management consultancy and related services, and it targets various regions across the United Kingdom, including East Midlands, East of England, London, North East, North West, South East, South West, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and the Humber. The tender was published after the award date of May 18, 2020, and the contract period spans from May 19, 2020, to August 18, 2020.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for businesses that provide consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in communication strategies during public health initiatives. Given the nature of this contract, larger firms with substantial experience in crisis communication and public health messaging, such as consultancy firms and agencies, would be well-placed to compete. Engaging in this type of work not only enhances a company's portfolio but also establishes credibility in managing sensitive public health communication projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Comms Support for the COVID-19 Test, Track & Trace Programme

Notice Description

Provision of Communications Support for the COVID-19 Test, Track & Trace Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/277a4910-2f71-4b01-bdf0-e9f5f9e76775
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 May 2020 - 18 Aug 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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
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
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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