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PHE_Temporary Biomedical Scientists

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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22 Feb 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the buying organisation, Public Health England, which is located in Salisbury, UK. The tender, titled "PHE_Temporary Biomedical Scientists," falls under the services category, specifically concerning supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The procurement method applied was a limited procedure, awarded without prior publication, driven by the urgent requirements of the COVID-19 pandemic. The main requirement was to supply temporary biomedical scientists from 19 March 2020 to 31 December 2020, with potential extensions until 31 March 2021. The award was officially signed on 18 February 2021, with a total contract value of £510,000, aimed at addressing public health needs during a significant health crisis.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare staffing services, particularly those that can provide temporary medical personnel. Companies that focus on the recruitment and supply of healthcare professionals, specifically biomedical scientists, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. Given the focus on meeting urgent public health needs, businesses that have proven capability in agile staffing solutions and a track record in responding to health emergencies will find this procurement particularly relevant.

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Notice Title

PHE_Temporary Biomedical Scientists

Notice Description

Supply of temporary biomedical scientists and other medical staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of temporary biomedical scientists and other medical staff to meet the Government's response to the Covid pandemic. The requirement was from 19 March 2020 to 31 December 2020 but may be extended to 31 March 2021.

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-02952e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003526-2021
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
£510,000 £500K-£1M

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
mark.polglase@phe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2076548000

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

TXM HEALTHCARE

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