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title: "COVID-19 PPE Distribution Planning Support"
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# COVID-19 PPE Distribution Planning Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f9f5531-7e30-4363-aa8a-0f8ecbc21829

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for "COVID-19 PPE Distribution Planning Support," categorised under general management consultancy services. The contract, which is valued at £862,500, was awarded to McKinsey & Company, Inc. United Kingdom, and the award date was 26th July 2020. The contract period commenced on 27th July 2020 and concluded on 7th December 2020. This procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and delivery services were designated for the postal code SW1H 0EU in England.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy, particularly those with experience in operational planning and logistics for public health initiatives. Smaller businesses, especially SMEs, that demonstrate capability in consultancy services relevant to healthcare distribution and planning may find this an advantageous area for competition, addressing the complexities in supporting public health responses during emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.

## Notice

To monitor the effectiveness of distribution routes to support operational & planning decisions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9f94dc7-c2f8-4536-a597-800be2e04b1d |
| 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 | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2020 - 7 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £862,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £862,500 |
| 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) |
| 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MCKINSEY & COMPANY, INC. UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2021 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9f94dc7-c2f8-4536-a597-800be2e04b1d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9f94dc7-c2f8-4536-a597-800be2e04b1d
  1st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHEb/S5RyrojBTPGR35fcVouBIeGcyOGCTigap9RQrD4nDEU
  RM6008-MCF2-Call-off-order-form Distribution FINALRedacted

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