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title: "National Covid contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE"
published: "2022-01-31"
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# National Covid contract

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54afbb67-310a-4dd1-b130-7d62a61982fe

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive, located in Bootle, is conducting a public procurement process for the "National Covid contract," aimed at addressing key transmission questions related to COVID-19. This contract, classified under the CPV code for feasibility studies and advisory services, is currently in the Award stage as of 31 January 2022. The contract spans from 1 August 2021 to 31 March 2022, with a total value of £134,334, awarded following a selective procurement method via a framework agreement. The tender period for submission concluded on 25 July 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly in the fields of research, analysis, and advisory services related to public health and pandemic response. Companies capable of conducting feasibility studies or providing knowledge management solutions would be particularly equipped to compete for this tender. Businesses with expertise in evidence synthesis and those aiming to contribute to post-pandemic recovery efforts will find this contract align with their capabilities, allowing them to leverage their services for national benefit.

## Notice

The aims of this call are to: * Enable linkage of currently funded COVID-19 research to this NCS to deliver greater impact in addressing the key transmission questions. * Produce results that can inform the activities being delivered under the "PROTECT": NCS portfolio of projects at increased pace. ear term national COVID-19 response, and the research data and analytical requirements of SAGE and its sub-groups. * Develop practical approaches to support and sustain a return to a post-pandemic life. * Enhance the assets created by this NCS to make them available and accessible to others through a process of evidence synthesis, knowledge management and the creation of legacy resources

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e382241a-c39d-4399-abf1-d58f76b7c701 |
| 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 | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,334 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,334 |
| 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 | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79512000 - Call centre

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2022 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e382241a-c39d-4399-abf1-d58f76b7c701

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e382241a-c39d-4399-abf1-d58f76b7c701
  31st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1dbd886f-a573-4808-8917-72014b798885

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