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title: "COVID-19 Response Support work"
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# COVID-19 Response Support work

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce1d2196-6c5b-4720-b37a-1ca39d70f0d6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) seeking support services for their COVID-19 response, titled "COVID-19 Response Support work". This initiative falls within the industry category of business analysis consultancy services and encompasses multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including London and the East Midlands. The contracting phase is classified as complete, with the tender period having ended on 28th February 2020. The total value of the award is £1,000,000, and the contract is scheduled to run from 1st March 2020 to 30th November 2020, executed via a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in behavioural science consultancy and applied research services. Companies well-equipped to deliver behavioural consultancy aligned with public health priorities would find this contract particularly relevant, as it aims to enhance the effectiveness of the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Engaging in such projects can help diversify an SME's portfolio and increase their visibility within the public sector market.

## Notice

Provision of Services to ensure that the Customer has frictionless access to behavioural science expertise to match the Customer's priorities and provide support for urgent work related to the Customer's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This will include, but not be limited to, the provision of applied behavioural consultancy and research services to the Customer across specific workstreams

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0654bc2e-0214-425e-a8b5-83b519bbfd3d |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 (DHSC) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTH FAMILY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0654bc2e-0214-425e-a8b5-83b519bbfd3d
- 23 Nov 2020 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f71f57d-087e-4954-8e70-318662d23b6d
- 17 Sep 2020 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eea22760-32f9-4cfc-a437-62b5683aefa7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0654bc2e-0214-425e-a8b5-83b519bbfd3d
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f71f57d-087e-4954-8e70-318662d23b6d
  23rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eea22760-32f9-4cfc-a437-62b5683aefa7
  17th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEIu/cTgJ0IE9aXumuWqwX2sWHDqjQwdZSetflUcCbZGTlNE
  RM6004 DHSC BIT Terms and Conditions FINAL_Redacted

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