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title: "VTF Flexible Project Management Resource"
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# VTF Flexible Project Management Resource

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e18d79b1-6caf-4b78-bd86-4aa2b2080dad

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "VTF Flexible Project Management Resource" was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of the Vaccine Taskforce (VTF), which is part of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). This contract falls under the industry category of project management consultancy services and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 4th November 2020, and its term spanning from 12th November 2020 to 11th May 2021. It was a selective procurement method, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total value of £1,500,000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in project management consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in logistics, business analysis, or project planning. Companies that are SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) are encouraged to evaluate similar procurement processes, as they are well-suited to meet the purchasing authority's need for flexible resource provision. Engaging in such tenders can help these businesses expand their capabilities and enhance their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

The Vaccine Taskforce (VTF), part of the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) purpose is drive forward, expedite and co-ordinate efforts to research and then produce a coronavirus vaccine and make sure one is made available to the public as quickly as possible. BEIS is now looking for a supplier to provide the VTF team with Flexible Project Management Resource. The project's management resource will offer good skills blends: for example, Project Managers with good planning skills, or project managers with good logistics skills, or with good business analysis skills.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6474249-c944-47ea-b095-fe5b013ded61 |
| 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 | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2020 - 11 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2020 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6474249-c944-47ea-b095-fe5b013ded61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6474249-c944-47ea-b095-fe5b013ded61
  22nd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc6075af-ee5f-4156-ac39-5d8c489a6f6f
  CS20427 RM3745-MCF-Call-off-order-form v5- signed both parties - REDACTED

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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