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title: "Scientific Support for Joint Biosecurity Centre"
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# Scientific Support for Joint Biosecurity Centre

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af388961-d94c-4434-a0e9-0d14ec7e79dd

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) issued a tender titled "Scientific Support for Joint Biosecurity Centre" for the provision of Data Scientists, classified under data services. This procurement process, which utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, is complete as of 9 April 2021. The contract was valued at £207,900 and is set to run from 1 April 2021 to 30 September 2021. The procurement took place in London, United Kingdom, with all activities finalised before the tender period ended on 31 March 2021.

This successful tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data services, particularly those capable of providing expert data scientists. Large firms such as Sapient Limited, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the type of organisation that can thrive in this sector. Other companies with established expertise in data analysis and a proven track record in public sector projects may find similar avenues for expansion through upcoming tenders in this domain.

## Notice

Provison of Data Scientists

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73639cf9-1016-48e5-8122-c1baee019c12 |
| 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 | 28 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £207,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £207,900 |
| 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 (T&T) |
| 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 | SAPIENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 28 May 2021 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73639cf9-1016-48e5-8122-c1baee019c12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73639cf9-1016-48e5-8122-c1baee019c12
  28th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kjc1/0A6Sk0YDA3SCvfTiIk1QQJ0lppUJEkFvdlDl_4hU8z0
  #1503 - Sapient GC12 Call Off - dh signed_Redacted

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