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title: "VTF Supply Chain Risk Management"
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# VTF Supply Chain Risk Management

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24aa21c4-907d-4936-8b57-578d1f5acef1

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## Summary

The procurement process has been completed for a contract titled "VTF Supply Chain Risk Management" with a total value of £500,000. This initiative was led by the UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting on behalf of the Vaccine Taskforce (VTF) under the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The objective was to secure a supplier capable of managing the supply chain necessary for the production and delivery of a coronavirus vaccine, covering multiple sites across the UK and Europe. The contract was awarded to Deloitte LLP following a selective procurement process, specifically a further competition under the CCS RM3745 Management Consultancy Framework, with the contract period running from November 9, 2020, to May 8, 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to supply chain management, particularly those that can navigate complex logistical challenges in the healthcare sector. Suppliers with expertise in feasibility studies, business analysis, project management, and broader consultancy services will find this an ideal competitive environment. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore similar contracts, as they are deemed suitable to participate in this procurement process.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice not a call for competition*** The Vaccine Taskforce (VTF), part of the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) purpose is drive forward, expedite and co-ordinate efforts to research and then produce a coronavirus vaccine and make sure one is made available to the public as quickly as possible. BEIS is now looking for a supplier to provide the VTF team with leadership and resources who can manage the VTF supply chain to ensure the safe delivery of vaccines and enabling projects. The supply chain involves the production of vaccines and associated materials across multiple sites, and the freight and storage of those materials across Europe and the UK. This contract has been awarded following a further competition against CCS RM3745 Management Consultancy Framework (MCF) Lot 4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dedee015-f576-447c-b602-50b30709aa55 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2020 - 12 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2020 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dedee015-f576-447c-b602-50b30709aa55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dedee015-f576-447c-b602-50b30709aa55
  21st December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ea9fdf1-36f9-4cdf-97c3-aa4a0fd4ca2e
  CS20426 Redacted Contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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