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COVID19 Pathfinder Cohort 3

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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13 Jan 2025 at 14:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has awarded a contract titled "COVID19 Pathfinder Cohort 3" in the industry category of placement services of office-support personnel (CPV code 79612000). The procurement process has been completed, with the contract period running from 6th January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The project encompasses a detailed comparison of grant award eligibility, classified into groups based on checks from the LA and GB Group. The project is focused in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £29,667. The procurement method employed was limited, specifically through competitive quotation below the threshold, which concluded the tender period on 20th December 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in office-support services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the contract is well-suited for them. Companies with a robust capability in assessing and verifying grant eligibility, as well as strong analytical skills in comparing data from various sources (e.g., Facebook, Trustpilot, Companies House), would find this contract highly advantageous. Given the nature of the work, businesses specialising in grant evaluation and administrative support will have the potential to leverage this contract to demonstrate their expertise, enhance their portfolio, and foster further growth in the public sector procurement space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COVID19 Pathfinder Cohort 3

Notice Description

Stage 3 January 2025-March 2025 DBT to complete comparison of the LA and GB Group summary results to identify the following Groups: Group 1: Grant awards that both checks indicate as eligible - No further checks to be completed Group 2: Grant awards that both checks indicate are ineligible - No further checks to be completed but each grant will need a summary statement prepared to confirm the reason(s) the payment is considered ineligible Group 3: Grant awards where the LA and GB Group disagree on eligibility - all awards to be manually reviewed against information provided by the LA / GB Group and data in the public domain (e.g. Facebook, Trustpilot, google maps, Companies House, etc.) to reach a final indication of eligibility and to recode as either Group 1 or 2. At the end of this exercise no grants can remain in Group

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79125da3-a9c7-478a-9671-664e377ebaf0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5efc06a2-c6d2-41fe-aeee-899eba8ee471
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79612000 - Placement services of office-support personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,667 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,667 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UMI COMMERCIAL

Further Information

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