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title: "NHS Test & Trace Programme Management"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb2861e0-ea53-49bb-80b9-26e70ae0ae12"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2021-03-09"
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# NHS Test & Trace Programme Management

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb2861e0-ea53-49bb-80b9-26e70ae0ae12

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## Summary

The NHS Test & Trace Programme Management contract, initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), is categorised under business and management consultancy services, with a total value of £1,495,521. The procurement process involved a selective method, using a call-off from an existing framework agreement. Although the tender was published on 9 March 2021, it was later determined to be in error and its status is marked as cancelled. The original tender period ended on 27 August 2020.

This procurement process presents opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in programme management, especially those with experience in public health initiatives. Given the cancelled status of the tender, businesses looking to engage with the NHS should focus on establishing connections with DHSC or exploring potential future tenders related to the Test and Trace programme. Larger consulting firms with extensive resources may find suitable opportunities, as the previous engagement ruled out small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

## Notice

This notice was published in error - the engagement was governed under an existing Cabinet Office call-off from the MCF2 framework, the details of which can be found at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ba6c8a87-12a4-4aa2-bbfd-c6fa7e086559 Supporting the development and delivery of the NHS Test and Trace programme and the required transition into an effective Service. This work includes supporting delivery of the Test and Trace Service around the four key divisions - Test, Trace, Contain and Enable as well as key programme functions such as planning, change and risk management.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad937455-46a1-4ee7-bba7-1e31757dd98b |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2020 - 26 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,495,521 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,495,521 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| 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 | 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRAMBLE HUB |

## 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 Mar 2021 at 17:21 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad937455-46a1-4ee7-bba7-1e31757dd98b
- 9 Mar 2021 at 17:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e487ef-013b-4b9e-90e3-c8c8cc183eeb
- 9 Mar 2021 at 14:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdbca334-437c-47dc-af5a-1e99c3ee8581
- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdbca334-437c-47dc-af5a-1e99c3ee8581

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad937455-46a1-4ee7-bba7-1e31757dd98b
  9th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e487ef-013b-4b9e-90e3-c8c8cc183eeb
  9th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdbca334-437c-47dc-af5a-1e99c3ee8581
  9th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHmj/iaYV26zZfMBQNtCHqHGdm70Kj8G0dC0DoCOgvZPcB0Y
  Explanatory note Bramble Hub notice
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEKC/vBkzZtzslhAtWqkrkd8z4OG8TBWzCK6LVkH3QOPTPIs
  EUEICU_PEL_COVID #123C Bramble Project One v0.3 - BH CB signed_Redacted

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ba6c8a87-12a4-4aa2-bbfd-c6fa7e086559

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