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Commercial policy support

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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09 May 2023 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for 'Commercial policy support' to PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED. The procurement process used a selective method, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £496,480, and the contract period is from 1st May 2023 to 1st August 2023. The procurement stage was an award, and the tender period ended on 14th April 2023.

This contract opportunity for 'Commercial policy support' can benefit businesses in the consultancy services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for this opportunity. The contract is specifically for providing support for VPAS negotiations. Businesses interested in this tender should focus on offering business and management consultancy services. The Department of Health and Social Care aims to support commercial policy development through this contract, creating growth opportunities for eligible firms.

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Notice Title

Commercial policy support

Notice Description

Commercial policy support for VPAS negotiations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6912a450-573b-43a1-abb6-3a2660fbd836
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6ffaf40-8bc2-4d05-afbc-991b6173d894
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£247,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£496,480 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 1 Aug 2023 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)
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

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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