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title: "PHE_COVID-19 Emergency Purchases ECM 8224"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ad459394-7d24-43b0-8309-b074dec66bbb"
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buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND"
published: "2021-07-01"
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# PHE_COVID-19 Emergency Purchases ECM 8224

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad459394-7d24-43b0-8309-b074dec66bbb

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## Summary

Public Health England initiated a tender titled "PHE_COVID-19 Emergency Purchases ECM 8224" to secure emergency supplies of temporary ICT staff to support the Government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The tender was classified under the CPV category for supply services of personnel, with a contract value of £254,815. The procurement method employed was a single tender action, and although no formal contract was awarded due to the emergency nature, a Purchase Order served as the contract. The tender period ended on 11 March 2021, with the contract period covering from 11 March to 31 March 2021. The services were expected to be delivered in several regions, including the United Kingdom and various overseas territories.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in providing temporary staffing solutions, especially in ICT. Businesses equipped to deliver personnel services within tight timelines and adapt to emergency-related demands are encouraged to participate in future tenders similar to this one. The urgency of this contract creates potential for suppliers who are ready to support rapid responses to public health needs.

## Notice

Emergency supply of temporary ICT staff to assist Public Health England support the Government in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to the emergency nature of these purchases, no formal contract was awarded but PHE 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/f096dc4d-f582-4ecf-b2cc-578f8b5c4376 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single tender action |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £254,815 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £254,815 |
| 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 | CAPITA RESOURCING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2021 at 06:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f096dc4d-f582-4ecf-b2cc-578f8b5c4376
- 1 Jul 2021 at 06:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f096dc4d-f582-4ecf-b2cc-578f8b5c4376
- 1 Jul 2021 at 06:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f096dc4d-f582-4ecf-b2cc-578f8b5c4376
- 6 May 2021 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f096dc4d-f582-4ecf-b2cc-578f8b5c4376

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f096dc4d-f582-4ecf-b2cc-578f8b5c4376
  1st July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a770e58-36f0-492d-ac73-495f894e9512
  PO 6724006 Capita_Redacted.pdf MP
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7086341c-77c1-447d-a14f-1055e2fad8a8
  PO 6724006 Capita_Redacted.pdf MP

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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