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title: "COVID-19 community testing surge resource"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1fd55d84-2758-460c-925d-7ed291382261"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)"
published: "2021-02-10"
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# COVID-19 community testing surge resource

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fd55d84-2758-460c-925d-7ed291382261

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "COVID-19 community testing surge resource" was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) and involved the provision of general management consultancy services. The contract, valued at £637,245, was awarded to Ernst & Young LLP following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 11th December 2020, with the contract starting the same day and running until 29th January 2021. The registered address for the buying organisation is 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the field of consultancy services, particularly those offering expertise in project management and operational fulfilment. Companies with a strong background in governmental or healthcare-related projects would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tendering opportunities within this sector, especially those looking to support rapid response initiatives like community testing during public health emergencies.

## Notice

Resources to support across 4 work streasm: Regional Engagement Team, Ops fulfilment, Chief of staff and Commercial.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f733ee3-15f4-40bd-987b-ac0fdc632b4d |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2020 - 29 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £637,245 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £637,245 |
| 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 (T&T) |
| 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2021 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f733ee3-15f4-40bd-987b-ac0fdc632b4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f733ee3-15f4-40bd-987b-ac0fdc632b4d
  10th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kGNs/N9U7wAmmonJKZBZtuNv9u6Xprar.uvBpkpnir9sjTvE
  CCPF21A03 - (WP#927 EY) Call-off Order form - fully executed_Redacted

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