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title: "COVID-19 Analytics and flexible resource - Testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e13109a9-0bd7-4fef-8c61-bede1a2851e2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2021-03-17"
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# COVID-19 Analytics and flexible resource - Testing

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e13109a9-0bd7-4fef-8c61-bede1a2851e2

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "COVID-19 Analytics and flexible resource - Testing" was initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) located in Leeds, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the business and management consultancy services category, with a total value of £996,000. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The award notice was published on 17 March 2021, and the relevant contract period commenced on 30 March 2020, concluding on 5 May 2020. The initial tender period ended on 27 March 2020.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those capable of delivering analytics and testing support services. Companies with expertise in health consultancy and data analytics would be particularly well-suited to compete in this arena. The engagement also indicates a preference for larger firms, suggesting that established consultancy practices are likely to have the advantage when pursuing similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

This notice was published in error - the engagement was governed under an existing call-off from the MCF2 framework, Original award: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b47523ff-803f-4b71-84e6-3d9a06ed5139?origin=SearchResults&p=1 Variation: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4c3d3c03-21c8-4b10-ab24-0dd30a850eda?origin=SearchResults&p=1 Further variation: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/58d13996-5870-48ee-af8d-a7e581d2ebb4?origin=SearchResults&p=1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/386f33cd-689e-4fb0-bf0f-c2ba45272b8a |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2020 - 5 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £996,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £996,200 |
| 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) |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | MCKINSEY; MCKINSEY & COMPANY, INC. UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2021 at 08:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/386f33cd-689e-4fb0-bf0f-c2ba45272b8a
- 16 Mar 2021 at 17:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32d0ad49-8879-4bfc-bc40-d3a3f5ed54f2
- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13ae9951-44bb-4b45-a63c-55228c3fda1d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/386f33cd-689e-4fb0-bf0f-c2ba45272b8a
  17th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32d0ad49-8879-4bfc-bc40-d3a3f5ed54f2
  16th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13ae9951-44bb-4b45-a63c-55228c3fda1d
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kI9C/.O.bAaEjZ5X2xKYofJ4zbLwp6Y20gUHOXaKC5ZAWQ1c
  Notification of Withdrawal and original CF Contract award

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4c3d3c03-21c8-4b10-ab24-0dd30a850eda?origin=SearchResults&p=1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/58d13996-5870-48ee-af8d-a7e581d2ebb4?origin=SearchResults&p=1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b47523ff-803f-4b71-84e6-3d9a06ed5139?origin=SearchResults&p=1

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