Award

Temporary IT Software Developers

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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22 Feb 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the provision of Temporary IT Software Developers facilitated by Public Health England, aimed at supporting Covid contact tracing efforts. This tender, classified under the services category and specifically within the CPV code for supply services of personnel, took place within the UK. The procurement was marked as complete, with the contract effective from 29 May 2020 to 30 November 2020. The procurement method utilised was limited, allowing for an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the urgent need arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, as recognised by the World Health Organisation.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for IT staffing agencies and firms capable of supplying temporary technical personnel skilled in software development. Companies with experience in emergency responses for public health services will find this contract relevant. The awarding of this contract indicates a demand for flexible staffing solutions amid health crises, suggesting that businesses in the IT recruitment sector could significantly benefit by aligning their offerings with government needs for rapid mobilisation of expertise during public emergencies.

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Notice Title

Temporary IT Software Developers

Notice Description

Supply of temporary IT software developers to support Covid contact tracing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of temporary IT software developers to support systems for Covid contact tracing. The contract lasted from 29 May 2020 to 30 November 2020.

Procurement Information

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 was in response to the COVID -19 outbreak.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029528
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003520-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bravo@phe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 76548000

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP2 0QT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Till Valley
Westminster Constituency
East Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPUS RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS

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