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title: "Testing Commercial Resources"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1c2ac69b-48eb-4c69-972b-d741acd05ce3"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-12-08"
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# Testing Commercial Resources

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c2ac69b-48eb-4c69-972b-d741acd05ce3

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking procurement consultancy services through a selective tender titled "Testing Commercial Resources." Located in London, United Kingdom, this contracting process has reached the award stage, with a contract valued at £2,183,400. The contract period commenced on 3rd August 2020 and concluded on 2nd November 2020. The tender was initiated under a framework agreement and has recently been completed, as indicated by the award announcement dated 11th September 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in procurement consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in enhancing commercial capabilities within the healthcare sector. Companies that have experience in managing complex procurements and can offer tailored commercial management support may find this an advantageous area to pursue, especially large-scale firms equipped to meet the specific needs outlined by the Department of Health and Social Care.

## Notice

Provide additional commercial expertise and capability to the Testing Commercial Team to support the procurements and commercial management arrangements required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/050189c4-57ee-40a3-9fcd-b54ef8c0252f |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 2 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,183,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,183,400 |
| 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 | EFFICIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2020 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/050189c4-57ee-40a3-9fcd-b54ef8c0252f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/050189c4-57ee-40a3-9fcd-b54ef8c0252f
  8th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEfB/bLz6G_LJpAIEyphmKX7ZFRQ7Qr_b60bcliMeAQLyP60
  RM6008 - MCF2 - Call Off Order Form - Testing Commercial - Efficio (v1.4) (Final) (Fully Signed)_Redacted

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