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UKHSA004 - Feasibility Study

DSIT

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13 Aug 2024 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has concluded the feasibility study procurement process, awarded through a selective mini competition under the GOTT 2 IP framework. This award notice, titled "UKHSA004 - Feasibility Study" and classified under CPV code 73000000 (Research and development services and related consultancy services), details a contract managed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) with a contract start date of 19 August 2024 and end date of 28 February 2025. The contract, valued at £41,050 GBP, was awarded to Wellspring EMEA Ltd, a large organisation based in London. The procurement sought to identify and maximise potential consulting opportunities leveraging UKHSA's scientific and technical expertise to support health protection both locally and globally.

This tender creates ample opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to health protection and research and development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit, as the procurement highlights suitability for such entities. With a broad scope that includes delivery addresses extending to British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, businesses with a global reach or those aiming to expand internationally would be well-suited to engage with similar future opportunities. The procurement method being a call-off from a framework agreement ensures the selected contractor is well-vetted, providing a secure business growth avenue.

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Notice Title

UKHSA004 - Feasibility Study

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the GOTT 2 IP Brief Description of Requirement With support from the Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT), the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are undertaking a feasibility study to present a business case, for review by senior government officials, to increase the availability of know-how and expertise through professional services, to support health protection and enhance income generation. UKHSA's business development (BD) team are seeking to maximise potential and impact of the agency's scientific and technical expertise through the establishment of a consultancy business to facilitate engagement with organisations, within the UK and globally. To date, UKHSA BD have identified capabilities within the organisation which they consider are suitable for consultancy, in addition to BD opportunities, 'leads', within organisations based nationally and internationally which could benefit from gaining access to UKHSA's knowhow and expertise in health protection.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-adbe00d8-4b6d-4500-8523-10f4d6da240f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c51f2b47-a415-4925-bb4d-507fadad12ee
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WELLSPRING EMEA

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