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Provision of staff to support COVID-19 activity in PHE regional labs (ecm_8127)

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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Award

31 Mar 2021 at 14:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Public Health England, which is based in London, acquiring staff to support COVID-19 activities in their regional labs. This tender, titled "Provision of staff to support COVID-19 activity in PHE regional labs," falls within the services category and was concluded on 31 March 2021. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach through a single tender action, with a total procurement value of £214,076. The initial tender period ended on 1 December 2019, prior to the contract's performance commencing the same day and concluding on 31 March 2021.

This opportunity represents significant prospects for businesses, particularly those providing temporary staffing services, as the urgent nature of the COVID-19 response necessitated quick procurement actions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can find suitable chances to engage with similar contracts, especially those capable of supplying skilled personnel swiftly in emergencies. The procurement's direct and immediate approach to addressing public health may encourage businesses experienced in emergency response support to compete effectively for future contracts in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of staff to support COVID-19 activity in PHE regional labs (ecm_8127)

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 the Pirbright Institute The Placement Group for the supply of staff to support COVID-19 activity in PHE regional labs. 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-b5fd17-6dedb417-8bd3-4dd7-8506-111a2601a2ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24983cb8-8d00-4932-9dd6-a386e3d6cff5
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

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
£214,076 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£214,076 £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

PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE

Further Information

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