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title: "Adult Social Care Covid-19 Guidance Update"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# Adult Social Care Covid-19 Guidance Update

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67dc591a-885f-45b3-ae7b-b677d265205b

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has successfully completed a tender titled "Adult Social Care Covid-19 Guidance Update", aimed at updating and promoting Covid-related guidance for social care. This contract falls under the miscellaneous health services industry category and was awarded with a total value of £68,000. The procurement method was a direct single tender action, and the contract period spans from 1st December 2020 to 31st March 2021. The key dates to note include the end of the tender period on 30th November 2020 and the award date on 30th November 2020, with the announcement made on 15th December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations involved in health consultancy, particularly those with expertise in project management within the social care sector. Businesses that excel in providing best practice resources, training, or consultancy services relevant to public health guidance would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. With the ongoing emphasis on addressing health challenges brought by the Covid-19 pandemic, firms that adapt their services to align with government initiatives and public health needs are likely to thrive.

## Notice

DHSC has commissioned SCIE to undertake the continued review, updating, publication and awareness raising of existing social care Covid related guidance, best practice resources and practice examples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d48fdb63-77f7-4379-86e6-2ceb8dc1e0f0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| 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 | SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2020 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d48fdb63-77f7-4379-86e6-2ceb8dc1e0f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d48fdb63-77f7-4379-86e6-2ceb8dc1e0f0
  15th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEpj/fV05Srn3DfBZk9Z9l3TJbWjVkYOuXfOdOyhITmT6jKE
  DHSC SCIE ASC Covid 19 Guidance Update Redacted

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