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title: "Test and Trace Manufacturing and Programme Scale Up Advisory"
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# Test and Trace Manufacturing and Programme Scale Up Advisory

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE : DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37571720-9bae-447e-8537-33c276d443f8

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking advisory support for consumables related to test kit design through the tender titled "Test and Trace Manufacturing and Programme Scale Up Advisory." This procurement falls under the business analysis consultancy services category, specifically valued at £6,195,950 and marked as complete. The procurement method utilised was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period commencing on 1st November 2020 and concluding on 31st January 2021. The geographic scope encompasses the United Kingdom, including the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for large consultancy firms specialising in business analysis and healthcare advisory services. Companies that possess expertise in supporting public health initiatives and have a track record with framework agreements would be particularly well-equipped to compete in similar future procurements. Engaging in this area not only enhances reputational stature within the sector but could also lead to further government contracts aimed at improving public health services.

## Notice

Advisory support on consumables for test kit design

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edf4f96c-c8bc-49c0-9973-b6c1ca5a9320 |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,195,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,195,950 |
| 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 : 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 | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2021 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edf4f96c-c8bc-49c0-9973-b6c1ca5a9320

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edf4f96c-c8bc-49c0-9973-b6c1ca5a9320
  13th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de775d0f-00d8-49e9-9d5e-8b09b3ec2bff
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e2237f3-e917-4957-9711-6de1c33be75d

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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