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Provision of services to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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08 Dec 2020 at 15:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of services to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy" was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care. This contract, valued at £6,000,000, falls under the medical personnel supply services category and was located in London, UK. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract period spanning from 17 April 2020 to 19 November 2020. The procurement method was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, which typically caters to urgent needs of the buyer.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies within the health services sector, especially those experienced in providing recruitment and staffing services. Businesses that specialise in agency provision of personnel and have capabilities for large-scale operations will find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future as public health priorities continue to evolve. With the ongoing need for medical personnel, companies that can demonstrate agility and compliance with health regulations stand to benefit greatly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of services to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy

Notice Description

Contract for the supply services in relation to response management (including agency provision of personnel comprising of paid staff and volunteers) and payment functions on behalf of DHSC as part of the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f20e05b-4be0-45f2-aaf2-fffd552cfcff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2020 - 19 Nov 2020 6-12 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
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
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

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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