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Scientific support for Joint Biosecurity Centre

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)

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04 Dec 2020 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC - Test and Trace) seeking services related to "Scientific support for the Joint Biosecurity Centre." This contract falls within the software programming and consultancy services industry, with a total value of £1,183,752. The contract period commenced on 3rd September 2020 and concluded on 2nd December 2020. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a structured approach to the tender process.

This opportunity could be advantageous for businesses specialising in data science, analytical support, and consultancy services within the health sector. Companies that have a proven track record in similar projects or those with expertise in working alongside governmental agencies may find themselves well-positioned to compete for future contracts in this domain. Given the nature of the services provided, both large firms and innovative SMEs focusing on health data solutions would benefit from engaging with similar tenders to grow their business capabilities.

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Notice Title

Scientific support for Joint Biosecurity Centre

Notice Description

Provision of data science and analytical support to the test and trace programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e93d57dd-76cd-4bdc-a740-532c04e5dde0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/187cab5a-04f3-4f79-8911-1eb7ec361253
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,183,752 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,183,752 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2020 - 2 Dec 2020 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 (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)
Contact Name
Procurement Operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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