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DHSC Surge Contractor MQS Higher Response Office

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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10 Sep 2021 at 07:54

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17 Jun 2021 at 16:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) seeking a contractor for the project titled "DHSC Surge Contractor MQS Higher Response Office". This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically classified as "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV code: 79620000). Located in London, United Kingdom, the contract period started on 26 April 2021 and concluded on 30 June 2021, with a minimum contract value of £14,681 and a total value of £15,789. The procurement method utilised was a selective approach, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 25 April 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the personnel supply and temporary staffing sector to expand their operations, particularly those capable of providing caseworker services related to exemptions, exceptions, and hardship requests. Given the urgency implied by the contract's ‘surge’ designation, companies that can offer flexible and immediate staffing solutions will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to this tender, enabling them to secure valuable contracts and enhance their business profiles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC Surge Contractor MQS Higher Response Office

Notice Description

Caseworker dealing with Exemption, Exceptions and hardship requests by email. Phone enquiries.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ecf39a3-bc42-4773-881f-e53f8dbb712d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de0a2dcd-83e9-414e-b334-a5e46327cab6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

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
£15,789 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,681 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 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 OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Michael Murphy
Contact Email
michael.murphy@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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