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Test & Trace -Provision of Architecture Support

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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18 Dec 2020 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, which has completed a tender titled "Test & Trace - Provision of Architecture Support" in the business and management consultancy sector. The contract, valued at £587,094, was awarded to IBM and pertains to providing architecture support for the Test & Trace Programme. The tender period concluded on 21st September 2020, with the contract duration extending from the same date until 31st March 2021. The award was published on 18th December 2020, marking the transition to the award stage of the procurement process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in consultancy and support services, particularly those with expertise in architecture and public health initiatives. Although the tender was awarded to IBM, other businesses, especially SMEs with relevant capabilities, may find opportunities in similar future tenders, as there is an ongoing need for qualified suppliers in public health projects. Companies experienced in frameworks and selective procurement processes would be well-suited to compete in such upcoming contracts.

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Notice Title

Test & Trace -Provision of Architecture Support

Notice Description

Provision of Architecture support for the Test & Trace Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-763cd871-0a11-44ca-b4b2-374ad9eb8341
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8f78aee-60cd-42b7-87d5-a18a7b8d72de
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£587,094 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£587,094 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 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
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

IBM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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