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title: "Supply Services of Medical Personnel"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0185717a-3975-43f2-bf9c-7852751ed355"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-12-07"
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# Supply Services of Medical Personnel

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0185717a-3975-43f2-bf9c-7852751ed355

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "Supply Services of Medical Personnel" initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care. This limited procurement method entailed a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to the urgency related to COVID-19 testing. The contract aimed to mobilise resources for rapid testing services across locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The contract period commenced on 24th March 2020 and concluded on 31st March 2021, with a total value of £8 million. The award was publicly announced on 7th December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large organisations involved in healthcare and related service sectors that can provide qualified medical personnel. Businesses specialising in staffing services, particularly those with experience in emergency or pandemic-related operational support, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The rapid testing initiative reflects a critical need for responsive operational services, enabling potential suppliers to engage in vital public health efforts and enhance their market presence through collaboration with government entities.

## Notice

Contract for the supply of services for resourcing and on-boarding volunteers and paid workers in connection with the provision of rapid testing services at rapid testing sites as part of the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8bbc3d6-55f9-4214-a205-1b9d3a5e1cda |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOOTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2020 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8bbc3d6-55f9-4214-a205-1b9d3a5e1cda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8bbc3d6-55f9-4214-a205-1b9d3a5e1cda
  7th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEdx/rtWF_.WLPOv4YG9MW7OYB75WfchgnrZU6ZC3YavWFx4
  200324@14_55_48kperry_boots contract_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEds/volZqBhj6FgdoOJ2_NzPeKyTXeTry8DPUwkk.C11GC0
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Boots UK Ltd

## Provenance

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