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title: "Nation core study on COVID"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1beec206-cfeb-469f-826a-f9a0c1e680b9"
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# Nation core study on COVID

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1beec206-cfeb-469f-826a-f9a0c1e680b9

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive has completed a procurement process for a project titled "Nation core study on COVID," which falls under the research services industry category. This contract aimed to enhance understanding of COVID-19 transmission to aid policymakers in safely resuming normal activities. The award, totalling £134,334, is based on a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spanned from 1st August 2021 to 31st March 2022, with the tender period concluding on 25th July 2021.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for research organisations and companies specialising in health and safety studies to expand their portfolios and contribute to vital public health initiatives. Enterprises with expertise in academic research, epidemiology, or public health assessments may find this tender particularly relevant, allowing them to leverage their capabilities in supporting government projects aimed at managing COVID-19 outcomes effectively.

## Notice

As part of the HM Treasury-funded National Core Studies (NCS) on COVID-19, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is leading a portfolio of research projects (collectively known as PROTECT) to increase our understanding of how the virus transmits in different environments and settings. The research is intended to inform policymakers in making decisions to safely move society back towards near-normal operation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3d3f45d-c126-4ef3-a0b7-574d30530650 |
| 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 | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,334 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,334 |
| 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 | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2022 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3d3f45d-c126-4ef3-a0b7-574d30530650

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3d3f45d-c126-4ef3-a0b7-574d30530650
  31st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86d11f06-1450-41b5-817f-ad5820ca252c

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