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title: "PHE_COVID-19 Emergency Purchases ECM 8223"
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# PHE_COVID-19 Emergency Purchases ECM 8223

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d1dbc07-6d3a-4b88-b316-5f75b5f80c2c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "PHE_COVID-19 Emergency Purchases ECM 8223" was initiated by Public Health England to address urgent needs arising from the Covid-19 pandemic. This emergency tender focused on the supply of temporary biomedical scientists and associated items, specifically Antibody Rabbit PAb and Antigen Affinity Purified, with a total contract value of £125,180. The procurement method used was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The relevant dates include a contract period starting on 5th November 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2021, with the tender being awarded on this date. The tender is categorized under the goods sector, focusing on temporary personnel services and is located in London.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to participate in public health initiatives. Firms specialising in personnel provision, especially those with expertise in the biomedical fields or health staffing, will find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging with Public Health England can enhance visibility and foster growth in the healthcare sector, contributing vital services in response to ongoing health challenges.

## Notice

Emergency supply of temporary biomedical scientists to assist Public Health England support the Government in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The purchase covered by this notice are Antibody Rabbit PAb, Antigen Affinity Purified - 10ml. Due to the emergency nature of these purchases, no formal contract was awarded but PHE's Purchase Order formed the contract. An example Purchase Order is attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c6a4e21-eb7f-484e-9e2a-42a23b7c898f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,180 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,180 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIVID HEALTHCARE SEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 6 May 2021 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c6a4e21-eb7f-484e-9e2a-42a23b7c898f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c6a4e21-eb7f-484e-9e2a-42a23b7c898f
  6th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67e42326-3c76-418b-9a59-5365517e374e
  PO 6723744 Vivid Healthcare_Redacted.pdf MP

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england

## Provenance

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