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title: "DHSC C30684 Supply of Specialist Social Care Interim Services"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
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# DHSC C30684 Supply of Specialist Social Care Interim Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a57f1f4-d8b4-4abd-8808-a72f7127d4f3

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has successfully concluded a public procurement process for the supply of "Specialist Social Care Interim Services" aimed at supporting the Covid-19 Vaccination Programme in the Social Care sector. This contract, awarded to GK BUSINESS CONSULTANCY LTD, was executed as a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is £65,450 and spans from 1st February 2021 until 28th May 2021, with the tender period ending on 29th January 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social care consultancy space, particularly those capable of providing interim services to support health initiatives. Companies that specialise in management consultancy, health and social work services, or have experience working in public health can competitively position themselves for similar future contracts. The contract's successful execution could pave the way for more engagements, especially as the government continues to allocate resources to combat health crises and enhance service delivery in the sector.

## Notice

For the provision of specialist social care interim services to support the Covid-19 Vaccination Programme in the Social Care sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df40e16a-e5e3-4b7f-a6af-4aae41305926 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 28 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,450 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,850 |
| 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 | GK BUSINESS CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2021 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df40e16a-e5e3-4b7f-a6af-4aae41305926
- 22 Apr 2021 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2e64b8b-4ec0-46b6-b2d2-e2b0a09702f7
- 22 Apr 2021 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/491fc1f1-12cf-410c-9304-4ba003ce2005

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df40e16a-e5e3-4b7f-a6af-4aae41305926
  22nd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2e64b8b-4ec0-46b6-b2d2-e2b0a09702f7
  22nd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/491fc1f1-12cf-410c-9304-4ba003ce2005
  22nd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kS2f/lP9g7mJ8aTnYTb2DTtJVlh.Qz.IwVTtcy54Bwsztj5A
  DHSC C30684 Supply of Specialist Social Care Interim Services CK2_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kS2g/auDPnvCr3IYcRv6C6fBpMF8d0SJOdwPoAYdqRhtrqpg
  Cathy Kerr Variation Form Signed_Redacted

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