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title: "Community Testing Surge Resource"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
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# Community Testing Surge Resource

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3334861d-5f02-42c4-a218-31b0b9b0e176

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Community Testing Surge Resource" was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service, based in Liverpool, England. This tender falls under the industry category of project management consultancy services and aimed to provide community testing resources. The procurement was initiated through a direct award off a framework agreement, with a contract value of £1,646,252. The contract period commenced on 1st March 2021 and concluded on 30th June 2021, following the tender period which ended on 26th February 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in project management and related services to expand their client portfolios. Given that it was issued by the Department of Health and Social Care, businesses with experience in public health projects or crisis management would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Such opportunities can facilitate growth by enabling firms to leverage their expertise in navigating complex procurement processes and delivering essential services in challenging environments.

## Notice

Provision of Community Testing Surge Resource. This contract has been awarded and this notice is published to meet transparency requirements. The original value if this contract was varied under Regulation 72(1)(b) due to the need for additional works, services or supplies from PS1,419,252 to PS1,646,252. See modification notice in Attachments,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50ee0546-561b-46c5-8649-b7e2dd2ee295 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award off Framework Agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,646,252 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,646,252 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE : DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 12:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50ee0546-561b-46c5-8649-b7e2dd2ee295
- 6 May 2021 at 20:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50ee0546-561b-46c5-8649-b7e2dd2ee295

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50ee0546-561b-46c5-8649-b7e2dd2ee295
  21st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc643709-1518-4906-aed4-41c2f37bd7f5
  CCCC21A45 RM6008 MCF2 Call Off Order Form v4 REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8c4e9d8-8267-4719-b13e-3095b1d80b24
  CCCC21A45 Direct Award Award Letter v1.0 REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3da548c8-4871-43c8-bb98-38fcd3bf001c
  Modification Notice

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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