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title: "Scientific support for Joint Biosecurity Centre"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e93d57dd-76cd-4bdc-a740-532c04e5dde0"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)"
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# Scientific support for Joint Biosecurity Centre

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e93d57dd-76cd-4bdc-a740-532c04e5dde0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC - Test and Trace) seeking services related to "Scientific support for the Joint Biosecurity Centre." This contract falls within the software programming and consultancy services industry, with a total value of £1,183,752. The contract period commenced on 3rd September 2020 and concluded on 2nd December 2020. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a structured approach to the tender process.

This opportunity could be advantageous for businesses specialising in data science, analytical support, and consultancy services within the health sector. Companies that have a proven track record in similar projects or those with expertise in working alongside governmental agencies may find themselves well-positioned to compete for future contracts in this domain. Given the nature of the services provided, both large firms and innovative SMEs focusing on health data solutions would benefit from engaging with similar tenders to grow their business capabilities.

## Notice

Provision of data science and analytical support to the test and trace programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/187cab5a-04f3-4f79-8911-1eb7ec361253 |
| 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 | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2020 - 2 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,183,752 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,183,752 |
| 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 - TEST AND TRACE) |
| 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 | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2020 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/187cab5a-04f3-4f79-8911-1eb7ec361253

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/187cab5a-04f3-4f79-8911-1eb7ec361253
  4th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEbS/BnjzmXQR2nlHuw0N38mMRKk_6FMW7gF1PxQK5olE.mY
  G-Cloud-11-Call-off-contract-Data Scientists UK IBM_Redacted

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