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title: "Provision of Communications support for the COVID-19 Test, Track & Trace Program"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE : DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# Provision of Communications support for the COVID-19 Test, Track & Trace Program

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE : DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba870753-cbe6-4991-9eea-15d586a65b29

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care, pertains to the contract titled "Provision of Communications support for the COVID-19 Test, Track & Trace Program." This contract falls within the general management consultancy services sector and was located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 18th May 2020, and the contract was awarded on 19th May 2020, with a total value of £400,000, running until 18th August 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communications and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in public health campaigns. Companies that could effectively contribute their expertise in strategic communication and public engagement would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This type of contract can catalyse business growth by enabling firms to establish or strengthen relationships with government bodies while gaining vital experience in handling large-scale public health projects.

## Notice

Provision of Communications support for the COVID-19 Test, Track & Trace Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e035478e-98e5-4656-8606-62d8343c4f60 |
| 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 | 13 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2020 - 18 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE : DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2020 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e035478e-98e5-4656-8606-62d8343c4f60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e035478e-98e5-4656-8606-62d8343c4f60
  13th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11867280-2933-4370-a515-0ca7e9cc92ae
  CCCC20A83 - Call Off Award Letter - REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cbbd8d65-77c2-4413-9ffd-d2918fb2ab2f
  CCCC20A83 - Call Off Order Form - REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b53ee9fc-738a-491e-b576-ed5c1651003a
  CCCC20A83 - Call Off Terms

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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