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title: "DHSC COVID 19 - NHSX Strategy communication and support EXT"
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# DHSC COVID 19 - NHSX Strategy communication and support EXT

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcef67c2-c2f5-4008-a653-f3aea18288a7

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the United Kingdom, focusing on the project titled "DHSC COVID 19 - NHSX Strategy communication and support EXT." This initiative falls under the category of personnel supply services and aims to facilitate communication between technical teams and external stakeholders. The award was active as of 15 June 2021, with a total contract value of £48,600, initiated through a selective procurement method by calling off a framework agreement. The contract period spanned from 21 May 2021 to 30 June 2021, with the tender process officially concluding on 20 May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are engaged in providing communication and personnel services. Businesses that specialise in public sector communications, inter-agency liaison, or staffing solutions for large organisations would be particularly well-suited to compete. This contract's focus on strategic communication during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic highlights the ongoing demand for versatile and experienced service providers in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Continued provision of an interface between technical teams and external communications and engagement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbc2fb7e-dd4e-4230-a3a1-d936d7246146 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,600 |
| 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 | DHSC |
| 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 | MASON ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2021 at 12:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbc2fb7e-dd4e-4230-a3a1-d936d7246146

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbc2fb7e-dd4e-4230-a3a1-d936d7246146
  26th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000QH44/nrptjIHkQcnjZjK.926N1p7BXGMjv4Rrtc5ZBL9sLYc
  20210726_DHSC_NHSX_C40618_MasonAdvisory_RM1557_Redacted

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