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Vaccine Hesitancy Platform

CABINET OFFICE

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25 Feb 2022 at 12:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract titled "Vaccine Hesitancy Platform" under a limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication. This contract, which falls under the category of advertising campaign services, is valued at £2,503,792.08 and is associated with multiple variations adjusting the original contract amount. The contract period commenced on 1 March 2021 and extends until 28 February 2022, planning efforts having concluded with the tender period ending on 28 February 2021. The service will be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public health communications, digital platforms, and advocacy strategies, particularly those capable of enhancing vaccine confidence and countering misinformation. Companies with expertise in developing analytical platforms and shareable content, as well as those experienced in advertising campaign services, would be particularly well-suited to engage with this type of procurement. The awarded contract to ENGINE PARTNERS UK LLP exemplifies a successful outcome for such businesses in the public sector landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vaccine Hesitancy Platform

Notice Description

The Cabinet Office (the 'Authority') has awarded a contract to the supplier to deliver an international platform to provide robust insight and analysis, shareable content and capability support to enable partners to deliver communications activity that increases vaccine confidence and counters health misinformation. The contract was Direct Awarded under Reg 32(2)(c) of the PCR 2015 for PS1,529,190.50. A variation to this contract for an uplift in value of an additional PS524,601.58 on 17 May 21. This modification has been made in accordance with PCR Regulation 72(1)(e): where the modifications, irrespective of their value, are not substantial within the meaning of paragraph (8). On 26-May-21 a variation of PS450,000 was made to the contract under Regulation 72(1)(b) for additional works, services by the original contractor become necessary and were not included in the initial procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ffc82dd-c1a1-4fc5-be24-ab64304c7cce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c39f2ab-33fe-4ef4-a57a-adc14b7f6463
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

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,529,190 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,503,792 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

ENGINE PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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