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title: "UKHSA004 - Feasibility Study"
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# UKHSA004 - Feasibility Study

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adbe00d8-4b6d-4500-8523-10f4d6da240f

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has concluded the feasibility study procurement process, awarded through a selective mini competition under the GOTT 2 IP framework. This award notice, titled "UKHSA004 - Feasibility Study" and classified under CPV code 73000000 (Research and development services and related consultancy services), details a contract managed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) with a contract start date of 19 August 2024 and end date of 28 February 2025. The contract, valued at £41,050 GBP, was awarded to Wellspring EMEA Ltd, a large organisation based in London. The procurement sought to identify and maximise potential consulting opportunities leveraging UKHSA's scientific and technical expertise to support health protection both locally and globally.

This tender creates ample opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to health protection and research and development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit, as the procurement highlights suitability for such entities. With a broad scope that includes delivery addresses extending to British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, businesses with a global reach or those aiming to expand internationally would be well-suited to engage with similar future opportunities. The procurement method being a call-off from a framework agreement ensures the selected contractor is well-vetted, providing a secure business growth avenue.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the GOTT 2 IP Brief Description of Requirement With support from the Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT), the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are undertaking a feasibility study to present a business case, for review by senior government officials, to increase the availability of know-how and expertise through professional services, to support health protection and enhance income generation. UKHSA's business development (BD) team are seeking to maximise potential and impact of the agency's scientific and technical expertise through the establishment of a consultancy business to facilitate engagement with organisations, within the UK and globally. To date, UKHSA BD have identified capabilities within the organisation which they consider are suitable for consultancy, in addition to BD opportunities, 'leads', within organisations based nationally and internationally which could benefit from gaining access to UKHSA's knowhow and expertise in health protection.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c51f2b47-a415-4925-bb4d-507fadad12ee |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,050 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WELLSPRING EMEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2024 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c51f2b47-a415-4925-bb4d-507fadad12ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c51f2b47-a415-4925-bb4d-507fadad12ee
  13th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ba8ef7d-7d1c-44a1-9c02-f12573b49490
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