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title: "Scientific Support for Joint Biosecurity Centre"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)"
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# Scientific Support for Joint Biosecurity Centre

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c9e200f-5f36-4b79-8586-0705c6861046

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC - Test and Trace) has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of scientific support services titled "Scientific Support for Joint Biosecurity Centre." The project, aimed at enhancing data science and analytical capabilities for the test and trace programme, classified under software programming and consultancy services, was conducted through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 14 September 2020, with a contract value of £144,400, covering a contract duration from 14 September to 13 December 2020, based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in data science and software consultancy services. Firms with expertise in providing analytical support in public health or similar sectors would be particularly well-suited to explore upcoming contracts in this area. Engaging with public sector projects of this nature may lead to further collaborations and expanded services within the health and social care landscape.

## Notice

Provision of data science and analytical support to the test and trace programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a93f30ab-79a8-4eaf-986a-d35c0a86f477 |
| 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 | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2020 - 13 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £144,400 |
| 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 - TEST AND TRACE) |
| 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 | SAPIENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2020 at 16:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a93f30ab-79a8-4eaf-986a-d35c0a86f477

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a93f30ab-79a8-4eaf-986a-d35c0a86f477
  4th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEbE/U5wFMdqXpQu6tsZ_IPEIOaqVseTjGM5IwEabzPHdeOc
  G-Cloud 11 Call-Off Contract-Data Scientists Publicis Sapient FinalSigned_Redacted

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