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title: "Test & Trace -Provision of Architecture Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-763cd871-0a11-44ca-b4b2-374ad9eb8341"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-12-18"
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# Test & Trace -Provision of Architecture Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-763cd871-0a11-44ca-b4b2-374ad9eb8341

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, which has completed a tender titled "Test & Trace - Provision of Architecture Support" in the business and management consultancy sector. The contract, valued at £587,094, was awarded to IBM and pertains to providing architecture support for the Test & Trace Programme. The tender period concluded on 21st September 2020, with the contract duration extending from the same date until 31st March 2021. The award was published on 18th December 2020, marking the transition to the award stage of the procurement process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in consultancy and support services, particularly those with expertise in architecture and public health initiatives. Although the tender was awarded to IBM, other businesses, especially SMEs with relevant capabilities, may find opportunities in similar future tenders, as there is an ongoing need for qualified suppliers in public health projects. Companies experienced in frameworks and selective procurement processes would be well-suited to compete in such upcoming contracts.

## Notice

Provision of Architecture support for the Test & Trace Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8f78aee-60cd-42b7-87d5-a18a7b8d72de |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £587,094 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £587,094 |
| 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 | IBM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2020 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8f78aee-60cd-42b7-87d5-a18a7b8d72de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8f78aee-60cd-42b7-87d5-a18a7b8d72de
  18th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEtX/gBGfKi8tsmgDjiaXhpzxRGH4dbqVogICqQvl6IVC3iA
  CCTS20A28 - G-Cloud-11-Call-Off-Contract-IBM 201124 FINAL Signed_Redacted2

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