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Contingency Exercise (Project THORN)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, which has awarded a contract titled "Contingency Exercise (Project THORN)." This initiative, set within the business and management consultancy services industry, took place in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a limited approach, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 19 January 2018. The contract period spans from 6 February 2018 to 20 April 2018, with a total contract value of £17,550.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in planning and conducting simulation exercises related to emergency preparedness. Companies specialising in consultancy services, particularly in the healthcare sector, would find this tender particularly relevant. As the awarded contract was given to the Emergency Planning College, firms with similar expertise could compete for future projects aimed at ensuring high levels of preparedness for potential provider failures.

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Notice Title

Contingency Exercise (Project THORN)

Notice Description

Published for transparency. Contracted awarded by the Department of Health and Social Care for the planning and delivery of a simulation exercise to prepare for the possibility of the failure of a major provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f24d6e26-ee89-4b21-85e7-d55e6d417712
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db613e9c-6629-452a-b1c5-10eb34e982cf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,550 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2018 - 20 Apr 2018 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMERGENCY PLANNING COLLEGE

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