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title: "The Provision of Short Term Support to the COVID-19 Inquiry"
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# The Provision of Short Term Support to the COVID-19 Inquiry

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a84a6522-27cb-4ea7-ab46-7f967243d590

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract for "The Provision of Short Term Support to the COVID-19 Inquiry" in the health services category. The procurement method was direct with a contract value of £114,000. The contract period started on 27th September 2023 and ended on 31st January 2024. The tender was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses providing health services to support the UK COVID-19 Inquiry. Companies specialised in offering short-term emotional support services would be well-suited to compete. The contract's direct procurement method and below-threshold tender approach create a streamlined process for eligible businesses to participate and potentially grow through this opportunity.

## Notice

The Provision of Short Term Emotional Support Services to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/114cffe9-16bd-4b4a-b44d-48dfc05ce897 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £186,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £186,000 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| 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 | HESTIA HOUSING AND SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2024 at 15:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/114cffe9-16bd-4b4a-b44d-48dfc05ce897

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/114cffe9-16bd-4b4a-b44d-48dfc05ce897
  12th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3dcf4aaa-eb2b-4e56-8b22-1587f17c24f5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e62bf71-b858-4568-bca9-65e9e55af3ab
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/93ca6a64-120c-4fc6-a516-5260e1cabf39

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