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title: "Covid-19 Scientific Expertise Consultanc"
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published: "2020-09-23"
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# Covid-19 Scientific Expertise Consultanc

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7abf035b-8f37-4012-81d3-3d269e1b10f4

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## Summary

The NHS England has successfully completed a procurement process for a project titled "Covid-19 Scientific Expertise Consultancy," aimed at providing expert advice on sourcing products and equipment related to oxygen and ventilators. The procurement utilised a direct method classified under research consultancy services, specifically valued at £39,000. The tender period ended on 13 March 2020, with the contract commencing on 16 March 2020 and concluding on 30 June 2020. This project was applicable to delivery across various regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, London, and South West.

This awarded contract represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific consultancy and health-related services, particularly those with expertise in procurement and testing of medical equipment. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the sector's emphasis on specialised knowledge and agile service delivery. Engaging in similar contracts can enable businesses to expand their portfolio and establish valuable connections within the public health sector.

## Notice

Expert advice on the sourcing of products and equipment relating to the O2 and Ventilator workstream.Testing of products and equipment procured via the O2 and Ventilator workstream to confirm these met NHS Standards.Scientific input into the Oxygen Rebreather concept for the NHS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d3020ad-0de1-4656-b49e-9c4b8274edbe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,000 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELEGANT DESIGN & SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2020 at 10:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d3020ad-0de1-4656-b49e-9c4b8274edbe
- 23 Sep 2020 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d3020ad-0de1-4656-b49e-9c4b8274edbe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d3020ad-0de1-4656-b49e-9c4b8274edbe
  23rd September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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