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title: "Provision of Tracing Agents"
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# Provision of Tracing Agents

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c906798d-e291-40c6-8383-f5284898469b

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Tracing Agents" as part of the Infected Blood Inquiry. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for tracing system services, and has a contract value of £7,000. The procurement method used is a direct approach through a single tender action, which is below the threshold for competitive bidding. The tender period ended on 20th May 2019, and the award was published on 11th June 2019, with the contract starting on the same day and running until 31st December 2020. The relevant delivery addresses include locations across the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the tracing services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are well-positioned to offer their expertise in support services related to public inquiries. Companies with capabilities in data analysis, tracking, and compliance monitoring may find this contract of particular interest. Engaging in this contract may not only enhance their visibility within the public sector but also provide valuable experience and references for future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of Tracing Agents for Infected Blood Inquiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3af6d9c3-4175-47e5-8f9d-7e5fd58422e2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,000 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE |
| 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 | PALATINE RESEARCH AND DATA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79714100 - Tracing system services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2019 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3af6d9c3-4175-47e5-8f9d-7e5fd58422e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3af6d9c3-4175-47e5-8f9d-7e5fd58422e2
  11th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae014b01-55c3-403c-a500-9d2b8e91cb62
  Award Letter

## Notice URLs

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

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