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title: "Managed service provision of workers to support the national testing Programme."
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-436887d2-33e1-42ac-a429-4e0f061741a0"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2021-01-19"
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# Managed service provision of workers to support the national testing Programme.

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-436887d2-33e1-42ac-a429-4e0f061741a0

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking a supplier for the managed service provision of workers to support the national testing programme, particularly in response to Covid-19. This procurement falls under the "Supply services of medical personnel" category and is located in London, UK. The award contract was completed on 19 January 2021, with a total contract value of £350,402,831. This contract, awarded via a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, covers the period from 18 December 2020 to 17 December 2022.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses skilled in providing healthcare staff, particularly those that can supply temporary workforce solutions. Companies focusing on medical personnel services, particularly large healthcare providers with the capacity to respond swiftly to staffing demands, would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to long-term partnerships and enhanced visibility within the public sector arena.

## Notice

The provision of temporary workforce to support medical and clinical services in laboratories or to assist the national testing programme in response to Covid-19

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42762274-14df-4ea6-8c82-a7484fe7b8c0 |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2020 - 17 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,402,831 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,402,831 |
| 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 |
| 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 | MEDACS HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2021 at 16:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42762274-14df-4ea6-8c82-a7484fe7b8c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42762274-14df-4ea6-8c82-a7484fe7b8c0
  19th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFNM/wNHO3tQJa71oW.SVhHFFtAa0NOi.aCXjS_wkk3d0nWQ
  DHSC__Medacs_RM3711_Call_Off_Document_FINAL_SIGNATURE_VERSION_Redacted

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