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PHE_Corporate_Local Staff and Arranging Workshops Service Provider Pakistan

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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11 Apr 2024 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, acting as part of the Crown and represented by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, is currently planning a procurement process for services in Pakistan. A Contract Notice is expected to be published in H1 FY 2024/2025, advertising an Invitation to Tender opportunity for the delivery of a new contract. The procurement falls under the services category and involves travel management services. The current stage involves award updates with an active contract signed on 23rd February 2024 with a value of £390,338,500 and a duration of 1770 days until 30th September 2024.

This tender opportunity offers prospects for businesses, especially those experienced in travel management and recruitment services. Companies providing such services in Pakistan would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The competitive nature of the procurement method encourages qualified suppliers to engage in the process, aiming to secure the contract value and potentially expand their operations in the specified location. By focusing on service excellence and meeting the requirements outlined in the tender, businesses can leverage this opportunity for growth and business development.

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Notice Title

PHE_Corporate_Local Staff and Arranging Workshops Service Provider Pakistan

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority entered into a contract with Contech International on 01/10/2019 for services in Pakistan following an Open Competition. The contract provided for extensions which were subsequently exercised. A further extension was exercised for the 12 month period to 31/03/2024 with the application of Regulation 72(1)(e). A Contact Modification (CM) has now been executed in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The CM is for an extension of the contract term of up to six (6) months to 30/09/2024 and an increase in the maximum contract value by PS750,000 (excl. VAT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04514c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011729-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

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


CPV Codes

63516000 - Travel management services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£390,338,500 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
globalhealthcommercial@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Email
globalhealthcommercial@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTECH GLOBAL/INTERNATIONAL TRADEWAYS

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