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title: "Antiviral Task Force"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
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# Antiviral Task Force

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6512e6c-84ce-4842-b210-868272ca36a5

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Antiviral Task Force" is initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to support business cases for antiviral developer projects. The contract, classified under "Business development consultancy services" (CPV code: 79411100), is situated in Leeds, England, with a contract value of £785,130. The contract period lasts from 1 June 2021 to 31 October 2021, following the conclusion of the tender stage on 28 May 2021. This procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award announced on 24 September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that offer consultancy services related to business development and project management within the healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in developing business cases and those that can demonstrate a strong understanding of antiviral projects would be well-placed to compete. This initiative is especially suitable for larger firms or experienced consultancies that can provide comprehensive support to the projects outlined by the Antivirals Task Force.

## Notice

Business support for Individual AV Business Cases Three Full business cases (FBCs) are required for the AV Developer Projects being taken forward by the Antivirals Task Force (AVTF). These business cases will progress the preferred way forward for the AVTF as set out in the Programme Business Case (PBC).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f5465d-3398-493c-84e5-cf45f62ac891 |
| 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 | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £785,130 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £785,130 |
| 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2021 at 06:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f5465d-3398-493c-84e5-cf45f62ac891

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f5465d-3398-493c-84e5-cf45f62ac891
  27th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NY4m/3NyftRxYLwNl1O1KeA.EZLRoHvxac_pBO8kFe0bwWPo
  PA Consulting RM6008-MCF2-Call-off-order-form Redacted

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