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COVID Testing Information & advice sites

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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28 May 2021 at 08:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is conducted by the Department for Transport (DfTc) in London, concerning the contract titled "COVID Testing Information & advice sites" within the executive services industry category. This procurement was carried out through a direct method via a single tender action, with an award value of £9,000,000. The contract period commenced on 26 January 2021 and concluded on 30 April 2021. The tender period ended on 25 January 2021, indicating a completed process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their expertise in public health services, particularly in the wake of increased demand arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide information and advice services related to health could find this an accessible bidding opportunity. With the contract already awarded to Identity Holdings, similar businesses may want to prepare for future tenders in this sector to leverage their capabilities in healthcare communication and advisory services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COVID Testing Information & advice sites

Notice Description

COVID Testing Information & advice sites

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c8e7acf-2f4c-4b48-8438-96b6680bbbba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac268081-eb7e-4991-a77c-bddef95a563c
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75111100 - Executive services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dftprocurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDENTITY HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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