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title: "Independent Commissioning & Validation Service (Phase 2)"
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# Independent Commissioning & Validation Service (Phase 2)

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-567b3f1e-8a0d-4669-b176-0338c8f9185e

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Public Health England seeking to appoint an Independent Commissioning & Validation Provider for the Science Hub Programme during its second phase. The contract, valued at £3,375,800, falls under the construction industry and the procurement method used is an open procedure. The tender period ended on 30th September 2019, with the contract set to run from 1st April 2020 to 1st August 2024, specifically located in Salisbury, England. The award for this contract was published on 1st July 2020.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and service provision within the public health sector. Companies that have experience in commissioning and validation services, particularly those equipped to transition swiftly and understand complex government projects, would be well-suited to engage. The inclusion of business services indicates potential for consulting firms, particularly those focusing on health-related projects, to participate in future tenders in this sector.

## Notice

As part of the capability/ construction element, Public Health England seeks to appoint an Independent Commissioning & Validation Provider to support the Science Hub Programme, during Phase 2 of the programme. We appreciate that any newly appointed provider will need a period of transition to be fully cognisant with work undertaken during phase 1 of the programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9461d62-411b-4aa8-b64e-936eb2ce2103 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 1 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,375,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP2 0QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Till Valley |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2020 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9461d62-411b-4aa8-b64e-936eb2ce2103

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9461d62-411b-4aa8-b64e-936eb2ce2103
  1st July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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