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title: "Scientific Support for Joint Biosecurity Centre"
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# Scientific Support for Joint Biosecurity Centre

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce9b6e1f-0a0b-45ce-bf20-14639a89cde4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract entitled "Scientific Support for Joint Biosecurity Centre" was initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC - Test and Trace) in the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £643,620, falls under the software programming and consultancy services category. The procurement stage was at the award phase, with the contract period running from 3rd September 2020 to 2nd December 2020. The process employed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award date recorded as 1st October 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data science and analytical support, particularly those with experience in public health initiatives. Companies capable of delivering infrastructural support related to test and trace programmes would be well-positioned to compete. As the procurement was awarded to Capgemini UK plc, potential providers should focus on demonstrating their expertise in software development and consultancy services within the healthcare sector to capture similar future contracts.

## Notice

Provision of data science and analytical support to the test and trace programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df936bd7-d2f7-498b-aa51-ab387d2b96ee |
| 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 | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2020 - 2 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £643,620 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £643,620 |
| 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 - TEST AND TRACE) |
| 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 | CAPGEMINI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2020 at 16:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df936bd7-d2f7-498b-aa51-ab387d2b96ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df936bd7-d2f7-498b-aa51-ab387d2b96ee
  4th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEbG/Irlkb37j1xOw2SsVdKoY6SiH1qS5W9Foh6VrfEqaQrI
  G-Cloud-11-Call-off-contract-Data Scientists Cap Gemini FinalSigned_Redacted

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