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title: "Covid-19: DHSC: NHSX - Contact Tracing App, Comms Strategy & Early Creative Dev."
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# Covid-19: DHSC: NHSX - Contact Tracing App, Comms Strategy & Early Creative Dev.

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c7b7559-4c38-45ef-af04-f28e26217602

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for the title “Covid-19: DHSC: NHSX - Contact Tracing App, Comms Strategy & Early Creative Dev.” This contract falls under the category of marketing management consultancy services, specifically targeting the development of launch communications strategies for the NHS Covid-19 App. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, with the contract period running from 16 March 2020 to 30 April 2020. The total value of the contract was £19,305, and it was awarded to VaynerMedia Limited. The award notice was published on 6 March 2021.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic communications and marketing consultancy, particularly those who offer services tailored to public health initiatives. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the marketing sector would be particularly well-suited to compete, given their agility in delivering tailored creative solutions. Engaging in such public procurement contracts can not only enhance business visibility but also contribute to broader health communication efforts during critical times.

## Notice

Provision of Strategic and creative consultancy services to NHSX for the launch of the new NHS Covid-19 App. Services provided included the Development of Launch Communications Strategy, including social media & content strategy. Service provision commenced March 2020 and concluded April 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fa2e476-facb-422a-9e99-a210e93ba850 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,305 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,305 |
| 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) |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VAYNERMEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2021 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fa2e476-facb-422a-9e99-a210e93ba850

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fa2e476-facb-422a-9e99-a210e93ba850
  6th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHbW/bf2SPtAvybnNNYuKT1PZWfWEMLQmk7KUsW_Hu_FDx1k
  Cost Estimate _NHSX_COVID19 APP (1)_Redacted

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