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title: "4PL and lab operational support"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)"
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# 4PL and lab operational support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7259a3cf-b9bf-4fec-8d91-7ef12f549354

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC - Test and Trace), focusing on the tender titled "4PL and lab operational support." This project falls under the category of general management consultancy services and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract valued at £1,645,496. The tender period concluded on 5 October 2020, and the active award for this contract was announced on 20 November 2020, with the contract period running from 5 October to 24 December 2020.

This tender offers significant opportunities for consultancy firms, especially those with expertise in logistics and laboratory operational support. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include large consulting firms and specialists in supply chain management that can support the transition and operational needs associated with the project. Engaging with the DHSC can lead to further partnerships within the health and social care sector, particularly amidst ongoing demands for efficient service delivery.

## Notice

4PL Partner Selection, 4PL Transition and Laboratory Operational Support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb0d1c99-0817-4fc6-8b91-e1112ab90971 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2020 - 24 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,645,496 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,645,496 |
| 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 - TEST AND TRACE) |
| 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 | THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2020 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb0d1c99-0817-4fc6-8b91-e1112ab90971

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb0d1c99-0817-4fc6-8b91-e1112ab90971
  11th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEoR/Bvt5QM3D0uvABeIJFUXQ4GF3LxEjmhY2x_jH1LH6.fQ
  BCG_Labs Ops Support 4PL_Redacted

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