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title: "GSSEP Phase 1 Consultancy"
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# GSSEP Phase 1 Consultancy

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e494ae1b-ab86-4e0d-a333-eba063f6cefe

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## Summary

The procurement process for the GSSEP Phase 1 Consultancy, initiated by the Department for International Trade, focuses on enhancing the supply of PPE in response to the UK's COVID-19 pandemic requirements. This contract, classified under Business and Management Consultancy services, totals £408,500 and was awarded to Ernst & Young LLP. The tender successfully concluded on 24 April 2020, with the contract period running from 28 April to 24 May 2020, marking it as a completed stage of procurement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in supply chain management and market assessments. Companies with expertise in improving operational efficiencies and increasing supply levels for healthcare-related products would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders, as the demand for enhanced PPE supply mechanisms is likely to persist.

## Notice

To develop sub-category market assessments to improve the increased and continued supply of PPE (including component parts and raw materials) to meet the UK's increased demand in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b3797b9-08f0-402e-83f3-1c82df0dd6f2 |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2020 - 24 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £408,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £408,500 |
| 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 FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0TL |
| 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2020 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b3797b9-08f0-402e-83f3-1c82df0dd6f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b3797b9-08f0-402e-83f3-1c82df0dd6f2
  9th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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