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title: "DHSC Surge Contractor MQS Higher Response Office"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9ecf39a3-bc42-4773-881f-e53f8dbb712d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2021-09-10"
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# DHSC Surge Contractor MQS Higher Response Office

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ecf39a3-bc42-4773-881f-e53f8dbb712d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) seeking a contractor for the project titled "DHSC Surge Contractor MQS Higher Response Office". This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically classified as "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV code: 79620000). Located in London, United Kingdom, the contract period started on 26 April 2021 and concluded on 30 June 2021, with a minimum contract value of £14,681 and a total value of £15,789. The procurement method utilised was a selective approach, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 25 April 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the personnel supply and temporary staffing sector to expand their operations, particularly those capable of providing caseworker services related to exemptions, exceptions, and hardship requests. Given the urgency implied by the contract's ‘surge’ designation, companies that can offer flexible and immediate staffing solutions will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to this tender, enabling them to secure valuable contracts and enhance their business profiles.

## Notice

Caseworker dealing with Exemption, Exceptions and hardship requests by email. Phone enquiries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de0a2dcd-83e9-414e-b334-a5e46327cab6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,789 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,681 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2021 at 07:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de0a2dcd-83e9-414e-b334-a5e46327cab6
- 17 Jun 2021 at 16:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43c25f3c-5655-42b9-bd3e-179b12a27b92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de0a2dcd-83e9-414e-b334-a5e46327cab6
  10th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43c25f3c-5655-42b9-bd3e-179b12a27b92
  17th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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