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title: "Covid Vaccination Programme - Estates, Equipment, Consumables and Logistics (EECL) function, operation management of the end-to-end supply chain"
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# Covid Vaccination Programme - Estates, Equipment, Consumables and Logistics (EECL) function, operation management of the end-to-end supply chain

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7980448f-5df7-48e2-a03a-b9ff8d0877f8

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract titled "Covid Vaccination Programme - Estates, Equipment, Consumables and Logistics (EECL) function, operation management of the end-to-end supply chain." This procurement falls under the business and management consultancy services category and is located in England. The contract is a selective procurement method conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement under the Crown Commercial Services MCF2 Framework. It has a total value of £8,000,000 and is effective from 3rd September 2021 until 31st March 2022, with an option to extend for an additional six months. The awarding decision was made on 1st September 2021.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in consultancy services, particularly those focused on supply chain management, logistics, and healthcare operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit from this contract, given the emphasis on support for the Covid vaccination programme. Companies well-versed in supply and demand management, change implementation, and procurement processes will be well-positioned to compete successfully for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded by the The NHS Commissioning Board operating as NHS England Support delivery for the continued delivery of Covid vaccines as part of the conclusion of 'phase 2' of the programme (younger adults) and the delivery of an anticipated booster programme (Phase 3). This will require: Supply & Demand Management Change implementation and people/resource deployment Logistics Procurement Supply Chain Optimisation This contract was procured via a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services MCF2 Framework Agreement. This is a 7 month contract with the option to extend for an additional 6 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3939236e-9443-43bb-99c3-2a0761c24a4d |
| 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 | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| 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 | EFFICIO CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2021 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3939236e-9443-43bb-99c3-2a0761c24a4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3939236e-9443-43bb-99c3-2a0761c24a4d
  30th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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