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title: "Contract Centres Strategic Support"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE : DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# Contract Centres Strategic Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE : DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ef39cf3-bd23-4311-9fc9-30eef09b08bd

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## Summary

The "Contract Centres Strategic Support" tender was initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care, focusing on the provision of business and management consultancy services specifically related to the Test and Trace Programme. This process is currently in the award stage, having been officially completed on 5th January 2021. The total value of the contract is £178,200 and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, South East, and Scotland. The contract period commenced on 6th January 2021 and concluded on 2nd February 2021. The procurement method used was selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This award signifies an opportunity for consultancy firms, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to enhance their presence in the public sector. Businesses that specialise in strategic support or management consultancy, particularly those with experience in health-related services or government projects, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate growth and collaboration with governmental bodies, significantly expanding a firm's portfolio and client base within public procurement.

## Notice

Provision of Contact Services Strategic Support relating to the Test and Trace Programme. This contract has been awarded and is being published for transparency obligations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb5a6b60-728a-48d1-a832-241e7752b9c3 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2021 - 2 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £178,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £178,200 |
| 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 | 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), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAVIES CONSULTING AND MANAGED SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2021 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb5a6b60-728a-48d1-a832-241e7752b9c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb5a6b60-728a-48d1-a832-241e7752b9c3
  28th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd27aa0b-40f2-4a0b-ae4c-5353e7e6478c

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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