Award

Vaccination Programme - Research and Service Design

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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Award

18 Jan 2021 at 15:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) awarding a contract for the "Vaccination Programme - Research and Service Design". This initiative falls under the research consultancy services industry category and is located in London, UK. The tender is at the Award stage, with the contract period beginning on 23rd December 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2021. The contract value is £18,834.38, and the procurement method employed was a selective approach using a call-off from a framework agreement.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the research and consultancy sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in service design and digital development. Successful participation in this tender could lead to enhanced visibility and growth for businesses equipped to deliver clear user-centric processes and data capture systems in support of mass vaccination efforts. Companies with a focus on user research, service design, and digital solutions would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vaccination Programme - Research and Service Design

Notice Description

The team was established to support the Covid-19 vaccinations programme. As a vaccine is in development, service design and digital development need to commence to ensure as many residents of the UK as possible can receive it - in order based on a variety of factors like occupation, age, and vulnerability. For this to happen in a way that is easy for the user and cost-effective for the provider, the processes and communications will need to be clear and developed with understanding of user needs. The objectives of the team are to: Provide design and research expertise in the components required to deliver a successful mass vaccinations service. Enable timely and accurate capture of vaccinations data (info of people who have been vaccinated)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9fe2bac4-c076-4a88-a909-cea80a382b0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a4d5e3a-1ea7-4004-9cb7-5dcbcf57a00e
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,834 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,834 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 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 (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

METHODS ANALYTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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