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title: "External Assurance and Judicial Reviews Lead"
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# External Assurance and Judicial Reviews Lead

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d849c7c4-c70a-485f-94cb-96b4b0b0a31f

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T), concerns the contract titled "External Assurance and Judicial Reviews Lead." This contract falls under the industry category of business analysis consultancy services and is based in London, SW1H 0EU. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 9 November 2020, with the contract periods spanning from the same date until 31 March 2021. The total value of the contract awarded was £77,000, and the award was confirmed as active on 21 December 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in preparing for external audits and judicial reviews. Companies capable of navigating complex regulatory environments and providing advisory support in public sector settings would find themselves well-suited to compete in this field. The requirement for external assurance aligns with firms experienced in collaborating with government agencies, making this contract particularly relevant for those with established connections or experience within the public health sector.

## Notice

Responsible for ensuring the Test programme is prepared for external assurance audits and judicial reviews (e.g. Cabinet Office, Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA), National Audit Office)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a215fe-08ad-4aa9-b280-ef6530ff8d80 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,000 |
| 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 (T&T) |
| 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 | ALLEN LANE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2021 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a215fe-08ad-4aa9-b280-ef6530ff8d80
- 18 Mar 2021 at 08:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/705da7bc-10bc-40a3-8d7b-5d94b3bb0db9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a215fe-08ad-4aa9-b280-ef6530ff8d80
  19th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/705da7bc-10bc-40a3-8d7b-5d94b3bb0db9
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kI1K/KRfb03TiVdYyoGK8ErkXFvxHzy8xCcK1w7OnIrBQnhM
  Secondment to NHS Test and Trace final_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIIT/y0Yc1tc6Ytm4yroWrNbMAd6iGH6RIZaBWeLhFR0JMRk
  RM6160 Contract WP797_Fully Signed_Redacted (003)

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