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title: "Scientific support for Joint Biosecurity Centre"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)"
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# Scientific support for Joint Biosecurity Centre

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1482da62-9c7c-419c-81ed-24a58598aa5a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC - Test and Trace) seeking scientific support for the Joint Biosecurity Centre. The tender, titled "Scientific support for Joint Biosecurity Centre," falls under the industry category of software programming and consultancy services. The procurement method was selective, with the contract awarded on 3rd September 2020, for a total value of £1,126,499.40. The contract period commenced on 3rd September 2020 and concluded on 2nd December 2020, with all activities taking place in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for data science and analytical firms to participate in public health initiatives, particularly those with experience in test and trace programmes. Businesses that specialise in software programming and consultancy services, especially larger firms like Accenture who have already provided support, would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a firm's portfolio and contribute to growth in the public sector domain.

## Notice

Provision of data science and analytical support to the test and trace programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fe12fa9-82be-4c51-a2d5-5b447d8fda61 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2020 - 2 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,126,499 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,126,499 |
| 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 (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE) |
| 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 | ACCENTURE (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2020 at 16:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fe12fa9-82be-4c51-a2d5-5b447d8fda61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fe12fa9-82be-4c51-a2d5-5b447d8fda61
  4th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEbF/mOYD8eKMBA6JfS4EiRK.7DwNQa.Mxx0wl.1qcRgT6.A
  G-Cloud-11-Call-off-contract-Data Scientists Accenture_2.0_FinalSigned_Redacted

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