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Provision of ICT engineer roles (ecm_8124)

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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31 Mar 2021 at 14:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Public Health England seeking to fulfil an urgent requirement for ICT engineer roles due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This contract, titled "Provision of ICT engineer roles," falls under the services industry category and has a total value of £309,780. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1 December 2019 and concluded on 31 March 2021. This procurement is marked as complete, with the necessary purchases made to respond to a public health emergency.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and temporary staffing solutions. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit, given their ability to offer flexible and responsive staffing options during crises. Businesses that can provide skilled ICT professionals will find themselves well-positioned to compete in this type of procurement, especially in sectors related to public health and emergency response services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of ICT engineer roles (ecm_8124)

Notice Description

The UK Government must protect the health and wellbeing of UK citizens. The COVID-19 outbreak is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) as declared by the World Health Organisation on 30 January 2020. The WHO Director General characterised COVID-19 as a pandemic on 11 March 2020. PHE discharges its duties as a Category 1 Responder to emergencies on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care within the scope of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA 2004). This urgent requirement is in response to the recent COVID -19 outbreak. PHE has made purchases from Randstad Solutions Limited for the provision of ICT engineer roles. Emergency purchases of laboratory products, temporary staffing etc had to be made to assist Public Health England support the Government in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to the emergency nature of these purchases, no formal contract was awarded but PHE's Purchase Order formed the contract. An example Purchase Order is attached.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-528d6cfc-acf4-47c5-b70f-b070f90bf167
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c2b6c07-b940-44fa-85dc-003125b75561
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£309,780 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£309,780 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 1-2 years
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
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RANDSTAD SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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