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PHE_COVID-19 Emergency Purchases_IT Equipment (ecm_8116)

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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31 Mar 2021 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Public Health England involved the purchase of IT equipment in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, classified under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies. The tender, titled "PHE_COVID-19 Emergency Purchases_IT Equipment," was initiated on 1st December 2019 and successfully concluded on 31st March 2021, with a total value of £266,966. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, facilitating swift action due to the urgent nature of the purchases necessary to support the Government's response to the health crisis.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer equipment and IT services, particularly those capable of delivering under urgent circumstances. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are notably encouraged to participate in future tender opportunities as the buying organisation continues to engage suppliers for essential goods and services to manage public health emergencies effectively. Companies that can demonstrate agility and rapid fulfilment capabilities in supplying technological solutions will be well-positioned to compete in similar contracts.

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Notice Title

PHE_COVID-19 Emergency Purchases_IT Equipment (ecm_8116)

Notice Description

The UK Government must protect the health and wellbeing of UK citizens. The COVID-19 outbreak is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) as declared by the World Health Organisation on 30 January 2020. The WHO Director General characterised COVID-19 as a pandemic on 11 March 2020. PHE discharges its duties as a Category 1 Responder to emergencies on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care within the scope of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA 2004). This urgent requirement is in response to the recent COVID -19 outbreak. PHE has made purchases from Insight Direct (UK) Ltd of computer equipment. Purchases of laboratory products, temporary staffing etc had to be made to assist Public Health England support the Government in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to the emergency nature of these purchases, no formal contract was awarded but PHE's Purchase Order formed the contract. An example Purchase Order is attached.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4d53ec1-a55f-46e6-984e-cec365ebe2c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73b4c27f-618e-4f32-b725-ec77ffb7e4af
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£266,966 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£266,966 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bravo@phe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

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