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title: "Professional Services Contract - Leadership Support for COVID Testing Programme"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2020-11-25"
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# Professional Services Contract - Leadership Support for COVID Testing Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b62a4b2-9ebd-41a3-97af-d96a4add65a2

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## Summary

The recent procurement process concerns a Professional Services Contract for Leadership Support related to the COVID Testing Programme, valued at £280,000. This contract was awarded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), based in London, UK. The procurement process followed a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication. Key dates include the contract period from 22 March 2020 to 30 September 2020, with the tender period ending on the same date. The associated CPV classification pertains to business and management consultancy and related services.

This opportunity may benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consultancy services, particularly those with experience in healthcare projects or crisis management. Businesses that can provide strategic leadership and operational support in health-related initiatives would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in such projects not only facilitates potential revenue growth but also enhances a firm's reputation within the public sector.

## Notice

Professional Services Contract - Leadership Support for COVID Testing Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/331603eb-6b43-4e8d-9097-11f2f186989b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,000 |
| 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 (DHSC) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTH FAMILY |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/331603eb-6b43-4e8d-9097-11f2f186989b
- 29 Sep 2020 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad3ea80a-8566-4804-9bc6-f1948d4cbd5c
- 29 Sep 2020 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89b084e1-a866-4bbb-a697-c345972f1a78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/331603eb-6b43-4e8d-9097-11f2f186989b
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad3ea80a-8566-4804-9bc6-f1948d4cbd5c
  29th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89b084e1-a866-4bbb-a697-c345972f1a78
  29th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDaE/oBZx.VMsWxfui.p9EF8p.mW5573P4uwXX.ZYr..aLHM
  The_Short_form_Contract_ Elorehai Ltd Signed Final _Redacted

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