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title: "Operational Readiness"
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# Operational Readiness

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2775a06d-72e7-412a-b240-ed3205e8a423

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has completed the procurement process for the "Operational Readiness" project, a service contract classified under training services (CPV 80500000). The project involves three key work packages to prepare for the operational delivery of a UK-wide compensation scheme for those affected by infected blood. Bloom Procurement Services Ltd, located in Gateshead (NE8 2ET), is the supplier for this contract, which was awarded through a selective procurement method under a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 23rd September 2024 to 11th November 2024, with a total value of £328,000. Importantly, this initiative has been tailored for SMEs and is thus accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in training and operational readiness services. SMEs with expertise in managing large-scale public service delivery, especially in healthcare or related fields, will find this contract particularly advantageous for business growth. With the procurement already in the award stage and a reputable buyer like the Cabinet Office, businesses that can offer innovative training solutions or have experience assisting vulnerable customers stand to benefit greatly from this collaboration, potentially leading to future opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Baringa Partners LLP have been appointed by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd on behalf of the Infected Blood Compensation Authority within the Cabinet Office ("CO") to deliver three distinct packages of work (Learning Offer, Vulnerable customer offer and Operational excellence offer) which will help to ensure that CO will be ready operationally to deliver a UK wide compensation scheme to those infected and affected by contaminated blood.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec8470f4-188a-4372-b27a-54067c097e20 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 11 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £328,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £328,000 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| 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 | BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 07:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec8470f4-188a-4372-b27a-54067c097e20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec8470f4-188a-4372-b27a-54067c097e20
  17th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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