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title: "DHSC: UKCVS: Communications Manager"
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# DHSC: UKCVS: Communications Manager

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb80f67b-73e4-451e-858c-7db0187c3c03

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Communications Manager" position from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) focuses on the temporary staffing needs to support the Covid-19 Vaccination Programme. This contract, valued at £79,230.69, falls within the "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" category. The tender period for submissions concluded on 4th November 2021, with the contract period expected to run from 5th November 2021 to 31st March 2022, and the contracting authority is located at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU. This process utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in public sector contracts, particularly in the staffing and personnel services sector. Companies with expertise in recruiting and providing temporary healthcare support personnel would be well-positioned to compete, enabling them to enhance their business profiles and revenue streams within the burgeoning public health domain, particularly in response to ongoing healthcare needs arising from the pandemic.

## Notice

For the provision of temporary staffing to support DHSC's Covid 19 Vaccination Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a12e48b0-1fef-4d70-9c1d-c6f4dd99c005 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,230 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,230 |
| 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 | MLC PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2021 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a12e48b0-1fef-4d70-9c1d-c6f4dd99c005

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a12e48b0-1fef-4d70-9c1d-c6f4dd99c005
  16th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000GxK6/o99bQ9JEi2AgINv2f.C1cV2WbCL6uYclTvQr04SeZyY
  20211105_DHSC_C52093_MLC_SOForm_Redacted

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