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title: "Testing Commercial strategic supplier support"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)"
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# Testing Commercial strategic supplier support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b812f21-c2b3-42f7-bd46-27cb421ad6d4

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## Summary

The procurement process is for a tender titled "Testing Commercial strategic supplier support" facilitated by the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T). This tender, classified under General management consultancy services, aims to provide assistance for a significant programme aimed at delivering mass population testing in the UK. The contract, valued at £2,518,306, commenced on 21st September 2020 and will conclude on 31st March 2021. This process is being conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and is currently at the award stage as of 14th December 2020.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in public health initiatives and large-scale programme delivery. Companies that are adept at navigating complex government contracts and possess experience in strategic support for health-related programmes would be particularly well-placed to compete effectively. The scale of the contract and its relevance to health services highlight the potential for business growth in a sector that is increasingly emphasising robust testing capabilities.

## Notice

Assistance for a material contribution to a large and complex programme to shape and deliver mass population testing across the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30f653c7-f9cd-4515-88ba-ef56a0d80f25 |
| 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 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,518,306 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,518,306 |
| 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 (T&T) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 16:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30f653c7-f9cd-4515-88ba-ef56a0d80f25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30f653c7-f9cd-4515-88ba-ef56a0d80f25
  25th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kH54/PMhWIa1vIjKs.fzJWt__N2BX5Tvl2YvDc2MPBNvX1GU
  RM6008-MCF2-Call-off-order-form_Testing Comm Strategic Supplier Support 11_12_20_FINAL)_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kH4z/AjfuQ9pCwjdEYYkHqca8bfrPpqi4u79KfkR1.JIaVS8
  Variation 01 Testing Comm Strategic Supplier Support_EY_181220 SIGNED_Redacted

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