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title: "Continuity of Supply Programme: Medicines"
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# Continuity of Supply Programme: Medicines

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a027d4fa-e8ca-42ba-b62e-e9e66212dbe1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Continuity of Supply Programme: Medicines" was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in England. This contract, valued at £404,945, focuses on providing programme management, analytical support, and supplier engagement. The procurement method utilised was selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award was made on 29th September 2020. The contract period began on 1st October 2020 and concluded on 31st December 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consulting firms specialising in business and management consultancy services, particularly those that can provide programme management and analytical support. Companies that are well-suited to compete for such contracts include established firms with experience in healthcare consultancy, as well as those capable of collaborating with large healthcare organisations. This contract also highlights the potential for strategic partnerships in the healthcare supply chain, which can be beneficial for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

Programme management Support, Analytical Support and Supplier Engagement for Continuity of Supply Programme: Medicines

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14861c07-6ee1-425c-a2c2-5ed51d68ec97 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £404,945 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £404,945 |
| 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 (DHSC) |
| 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2021 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14861c07-6ee1-425c-a2c2-5ed51d68ec97

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14861c07-6ee1-425c-a2c2-5ed51d68ec97
  11th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kF1a/fvPy7mWK2euHqODl4ZoooOW_CUQf4lk_hlu4YVVhlfE
  RM6008-MCF2-Call-off-order-form-EY Medicines Signed_Redacted

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