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Recruitment Drive

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT

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14 Jul 2020 at 14:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult is undertaking a procurement process titled "Recruitment Drive" to appoint a recruitment agency responsible for sourcing staff to fill 10 management positions related to the establishment of a Lighthouse laboratory. This initiative is part of the UK Government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the procurement method classified as limited and awarded without prior publication due to extreme urgency. The contract, valued at £100,000, has a period commencing on 19 May 2020 and concluding on 31 July 2020, with the procurement currently in the award stage.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for recruitment agencies, particularly those experienced in quick turnaround staffing solutions in the healthcare sector. As the UK Government strengthens its response to the pandemic, firms that specialise in recruitment services and have the capacity to provide qualified candidates on short notice would be exceptionally well-suited to compete. Participation in this contract could facilitate growth and open doors for agencies to establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment Drive

Notice Description

Appointment of recruitment agency to source staff to fill 10 management posts related to the establishment of a Lighthouse laboratory as part of the UK Government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In its response to COVID-19 and with only days available, MDC, on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care, is entering into contracts without competition or advertising the requirement. In accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations (2015) and Procurement Policy Note 01/20, the following tests have been met: * There are genuine reasons for extreme urgency - the response to the COVID-19 consequences needs to be immediate because of public health risks. * The events that have led to the need for extreme urgency were unforeseen - the COVID-19 situation is so novel that the consequences are not something that MDC could have predicted. * It is impossible to comply with the usual timescales in the Public Contract Regulations (2015) - there is no time to run an accelerated procurement under the open or restricted procedures or competitive procedures with negotiation, nor does the MDC have access to an existing commercial agreement such as a framework or dynamic purchasing system. The situation is not attributable to the MDC - MDC has not done anything to cause or contribute to the need for extreme urgency.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/838c2744-ea6c-484a-9cbd-cabd9e9440e7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 May 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 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
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
SK10 4TG
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Chelford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICHAEL PAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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