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External Assurance and Judicial Reviews Lead

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Mar 2021 at 09:22

Award

18 Mar 2021 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T), concerns the contract titled "External Assurance and Judicial Reviews Lead." This contract falls under the industry category of business analysis consultancy services and is based in London, SW1H 0EU. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 9 November 2020, with the contract periods spanning from the same date until 31 March 2021. The total value of the contract awarded was £77,000, and the award was confirmed as active on 21 December 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in preparing for external audits and judicial reviews. Companies capable of navigating complex regulatory environments and providing advisory support in public sector settings would find themselves well-suited to compete in this field. The requirement for external assurance aligns with firms experienced in collaborating with government agencies, making this contract particularly relevant for those with established connections or experience within the public health sector.

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Notice Title

External Assurance and Judicial Reviews Lead

Notice Description

Responsible for ensuring the Test programme is prepared for external assurance audits and judicial reviews (e.g. Cabinet Office, Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA), National Audit Office)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d849c7c4-c70a-485f-94cb-96b4b0b0a31f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a215fe-08ad-4aa9-b280-ef6530ff8d80
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
9 Nov 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)
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

ALLEN LANE

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