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title: "Independent Advisory Services to support the Paterson Inquiry"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2019-04-11"
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# Independent Advisory Services to support the Paterson Inquiry

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b66ec13-84ae-400f-9e6e-5f161448118d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, seeking independent advisory services to support the Paterson Inquiry. The contract, valued at £13,300, was awarded on 23rd July 2018 and is categorised under business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2018 and concluded on 28th June 2019. This limited procurement method followed a competitive quotation process, with the delivery centred in the West Midlands, England. The tender's deadline for submissions was 2nd July 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consulting and advisory services. Businesses with expertise in legal and health-related consultancy, marketing, and recruitment would be particularly suited to compete. Engaging in such procurement processes can enable growth and visibility in the public sector, fostering long-term partnerships with government bodies like the Department of Health and Social Care.

## Notice

supply of Independent Adviser to support the Paterson Inquiry to the Department of Health and Social Care

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79799dad-ba7c-4c6b-b5f7-2b5169ce3cd5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 28 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,300 |
| 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 | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 7EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZPB ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2019 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79799dad-ba7c-4c6b-b5f7-2b5169ce3cd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79799dad-ba7c-4c6b-b5f7-2b5169ce3cd5
  11th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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