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title: "Provision of Duty of Care services"
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# Provision of Duty of Care services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97a5aa50-5a7b-4b5d-b144-63350f793bfb

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Provision of Duty of Care services" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is responsible for ensuring staff safety during travel. This tender falls within the health and safety services industry category and was based in Lowestoft, East of England. The procurement stage is complete, with a contract value of £25,089 GBP. The contract commenced on 1st August 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2022. The procurement method employed was a direct tender through a single tender action, which was below the threshold, with a tender period that closed on 23rd July 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in public procurement processes, particularly those specialised in providing health and safety services. Businesses with experience in offering travel support services, emergency assistance, or risk management may find this contract particularly relevant, enabling them to establish connections within governmental sectors while promoting business growth and visibility.

## Notice

Provision of Duty of Care services for staff travelling for work

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/991da357-b585-468b-b8c1-0770b6acb193 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,089 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,089 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERNATIONAL SOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71317200 - Health and safety services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2021 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/991da357-b585-468b-b8c1-0770b6acb193

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/991da357-b585-468b-b8c1-0770b6acb193
  27th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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