Award

Covid Staff Verification and Checking Service

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Award

29 Oct 2020 at 15:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority is seeking a Covid Staff Verification and Checking Service to support urgent staffing needs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This procurement process is classified under goods, specifically focusing on software packages and information systems. The tender is currently in the award stage, with the contract effective from 30 September 2020 to 31 March 2021, and was awarded on 29 September 2020. The total contract value is £120,000, and the procurement method used was a single tender action due to the urgency of the requirement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in software and information systems tailored for verification and checking services. Businesses with expertise in staffing solutions, particularly those familiar with public sector requirements, will be well-positioned to engage in future projects as the NHS plans for a longer-term solution following this initial procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Covid Staff Verification and Checking Service

Notice Description

Contract Finder award notice relating to a staff verification and checking service as part of urgent response for COVID-19 planning. The supplier responded to a request for proposals by the NHSX COVID-19 People Cell as an urgent short term arrangement. There is no minimum committed spend under this arrangement, but it means that the NHS has a system in place to deal with urgent COVID-19 staffing demands. The NHSBSA intends to commence planning for the procurement of a longer term solution shortly.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38956367-29e4-447f-aa17-ba26420460bd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Darren Batey
Contact Email
darren.batey@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMIQUS RESOLUTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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