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title: "PPE Buy Team Opportunities Support for rapid mobilisation of Covid-19 PPE Buying"
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# PPE Buy Team Opportunities Support for rapid mobilisation of Covid-19 PPE Buying

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ce06033-84d1-447b-a131-15e08a637d82

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), focused on rapid mobilisation of Covid-19 PPE buying support. The title of the tender was "PPE Buy Team Opportunities Support" and classified under development consultancy services. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 26 March 2020, followed by a contract period running from 27 March 2020 to 7 May 2020, with a total contract value of £588,756 across various regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that are equipped to provide consultancy services related to the procurement of PPE. Given the urgency surrounding Covid-19, firms capable of agile and rapid response solutions will find this sector particularly conducive to growth, especially those with expertise in working alongside government health agencies or similar frameworks.

## Notice

This notice was published in error - the engagement was governed under an existing Cabinet Office call-off from the MCF2 framework, the details of which can be found at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcbb63d9-a0ce-43f4-984b-d123f7293870 PPE Buy Team Opportunities Support for rapid mobilisation of Covid-19 PPE Buying cell

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56ae5327-6c82-4dfd-9b9b-6f1f3b170b3f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2020 - 7 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £588,756 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £588,756 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BARINGA PARTNERS; BRAMBLE HUB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2021 at 10:40 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56ae5327-6c82-4dfd-9b9b-6f1f3b170b3f
- 11 Mar 2021 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abda29a7-d518-471f-bede-d4d99ca6144b
- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2c3f514-18bd-467b-84e1-a4412780a6d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56ae5327-6c82-4dfd-9b9b-6f1f3b170b3f
  11th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abda29a7-d518-471f-bede-d4d99ca6144b
  11th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2c3f514-18bd-467b-84e1-a4412780a6d4
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHro/JQT31zuOlcEW44jvDM_kAS2g5VOf18iTmVzPrTqN8CM
  Explanatory note BH CTT notice

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcbb63d9-a0ce-43f4-984b-d123f7293870

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