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title: "Provision of Comms Support for the COVID-19 Test, Track & Trace Programme"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-343d42e4-3f33-4a80-9d0b-68df764ca7a8"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2020-11-25"
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# Provision of Comms Support for the COVID-19 Test, Track & Trace Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-343d42e4-3f33-4a80-9d0b-68df764ca7a8

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves a contract titled "Provision of Comms Support for the COVID-19 Test, Track & Trace Programme," conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £360,000. The procurement is classified under business and management consultancy and related services, and it targets various regions across the United Kingdom, including East Midlands, East of England, London, North East, North West, South East, South West, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and the Humber. The tender was published after the award date of May 18, 2020, and the contract period spans from May 19, 2020, to August 18, 2020.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for businesses that provide consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in communication strategies during public health initiatives. Given the nature of this contract, larger firms with substantial experience in crisis communication and public health messaging, such as consultancy firms and agencies, would be well-placed to compete. Engaging in this type of work not only enhances a company's portfolio but also establishes credibility in managing sensitive public health communication projects.

## Notice

Provision of Communications Support for the COVID-19 Test, Track & Trace Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/277a4910-2f71-4b01-bdf0-e9f5f9e76775 |
| 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 | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2020 - 18 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTH FAMILY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/277a4910-2f71-4b01-bdf0-e9f5f9e76775
- 24 Nov 2020 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa362563-bcc9-4607-b9fc-561c612c1117
- 22 Sep 2020 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74a86fd3-7292-49e8-bde9-1279563ad7af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/277a4910-2f71-4b01-bdf0-e9f5f9e76775
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa362563-bcc9-4607-b9fc-561c612c1117
  24th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74a86fd3-7292-49e8-bde9-1279563ad7af
  22nd September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kELQ/FYeRFm_VlVTv661MCtNNscaIzYogGnDyEnIsp_LNM0Q
  CCCC20A83 - Call Off Order Form - FINAL_Redacted

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