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Cov19: Adult Social Care Recruitment Platform

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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25 Nov 2020 at 12:11

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21 Oct 2020 at 18:13

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21 Oct 2020 at 18:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking to implement the "Cov19: Adult Social Care Recruitment Platform", a procurement process aimed at enhancing recruitment services within the UK during the ongoing pandemic. The total contract value for this initiative is £754,524, with the procurement method classified as a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period commenced on 6th April 2020 and concluded on 31st October 2020. The primary delivery address for this initiative is located in Westminster, London, SW1H 0EU.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in recruitment services, particularly those with experience in social care staffing. Firms capable of rapidly scaling operations to meet urgent workforce needs would find this tender particularly relevant. Since the procurement was specifically focused on the recruitment of social care workers during a critical public health crisis, businesses positioned to provide innovative technological solutions for recruitment and vetting processes may also find competitive advantages in this space.

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Notice Title

Cov19: Adult Social Care Recruitment Platform

Notice Description

Licensing cera care limited recruitment platform for six months to allow a rapid recruitment and vetting of new social care workers during Covid 19

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f94cc916-8859-4212-80f7-ccc6ed4c5c6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f41f3c5-968e-4c00-b190-7ec36ea4871b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above 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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£754,524 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£754,524 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2011Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 6-12 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)
Additional Buyers

HEALTH FAMILY

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

CERA CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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