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title: "Provision of temporary biomedical, healthcare science support workers and general agency staff (ecm_8119)"
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# Provision of temporary biomedical, healthcare science support workers and general agency staff (ecm_8119)

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d533896-d593-4764-8163-0cea7e4c56d9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England as the buying organisation for the contract titled "Provision of temporary biomedical, healthcare science support workers and general agency staff." This purchase falls under the healthcare services industry, primarily addressing the urgent staffing needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract was initiated on 1 December 2019 and concluded on 31 March 2021, reflecting the emergency response measures taken during a Public Health Emergency. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total value of £350,944.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the biomedical and healthcare staffing sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in providing temporary personnel for urgent healthcare needs would be well-positioned to compete, especially those experienced in rapid deployment of staff during public health emergencies. The reliance on agile and responsive staffing solutions in such a critical situation further underscores the potential for SMEs to engage with public health contracts and expand their market presence.

## Notice

The UK Government must protect the health and wellbeing of UK citizens. The COVID-19 outbreak is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) as declared by the World Health Organisation on 30 January 2020. The WHO Director General characterised COVID-19 as a pandemic on 11 March 2020. PHE discharges its duties as a Category 1 Responder to emergencies on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care within the scope of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA 2004). This urgent requirement is in response to the recent COVID -19 outbreak. PHE has made purchases from Maxxima Limited for the provision of temporary biomedical, healthcare science support workers and general agency staff. Emergency purchases of laboratory products, temporary staffing etc had to be made to assist Public Health England support the Government in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to the emergency nature of these purchases, no formal contract was awarded but PHE's Purchase Order formed the contract. An example Purchase Order is attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad826dfd-f0e2-40ff-9f48-7de77ee295b0 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,944 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,944 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad826dfd-f0e2-40ff-9f48-7de77ee295b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad826dfd-f0e2-40ff-9f48-7de77ee295b0
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b8d66fd-4aac-4bf9-a122-9fb201c7e2e3
  PO 6690876 Maxxima_Redacted.ND.

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