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title: "VTF Commercial Assurance Support"
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# VTF Commercial Assurance Support

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b98cea6-b402-4483-97ef-e57f86509b72

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## Summary

The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is seeking to procure commercial assurance support through the tender titled "VTF Commercial Assurance Support." This initiative, classified under the CPV code for research and development services, aims to address urgent needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in relation to vaccine and antibody test development. The tender's procurement stage is complete, with a total contract value of £676,600. The contract was awarded to PA Consulting on 30 November 2020, and the contract period extends from 30 November 2020 to 31 March 2021. The tender was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the delivery taking place in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in commercial assurance services, research, and consultancy. Companies with expertise in pandemic response strategies and those capable of providing agile support to government initiatives will find this tender aligns with their capabilities. Engaging in such contracts not only supports essential public health objectives but also offers businesses a chance to expand their portfolios and build long-term relationships with governmental bodies.

## Notice

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, BEIS, along with other government departments are being tasked with responding to the evolving needs of citizens, the community and businesses. Developing vaccines and antibody tests to the disease is an increasingly challenging example of urgent cross-Government issues where key elements, including assurance, have been actively managed by the BEIS Commercial team. The work requires significant levels of commercial assurance support from the BEIS Commercial team. Without timely responses, the VTF programme will struggle to deliver its outcomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66a5b5ad-0a8f-4958-9e38-0af9f88e6d00 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £676,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £676,600 |
| 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 | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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 | PA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2021 at 09:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66a5b5ad-0a8f-4958-9e38-0af9f88e6d00
- 8 Mar 2021 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66a5b5ad-0a8f-4958-9e38-0af9f88e6d00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66a5b5ad-0a8f-4958-9e38-0af9f88e6d00
  13th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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