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title: "Covid-19 PPE Social Care Intelligence Unit"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2021-03-23"
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# Covid-19 PPE Social Care Intelligence Unit

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef0c6023-366f-4d46-aea0-a3d6a8385879

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Covid-19 PPE Social Care Intelligence Unit" was managed by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). This process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on business and management consultancy and related services. Initially published on 23 March 2021, it has reached the award stage, with a total value of £463,200. The contract period started on 6 July 2020 and concluded on 14 August 2020. The procurement method utilized was a selective process, which involved a call-off from an existing framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in health and social care sectors. Firms with expertise in management consultancy and a proven track record of similar projects would be well-positioned to compete, particularly those able to respond swiftly to the requirements outlined in the previous contracts under the MCF2 framework. Engaging in such contracts can potentially enhance a company's portfolio and visibility within the public sector.

## 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: Original award: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b47523ff-803f-4b71-84e6-3d9a06ed5139?origin=SearchResults&p=1 Variation: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4c3d3c03-21c8-4b10-ab24-0dd30a850eda?origin=SearchResults&p=1 Further variation: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/58d13996-5870-48ee-af8d-a7e581d2ebb4?origin=SearchResults&p=1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26cee0c4-5d83-41a0-b3c4-4872cab0a670 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2020 - 14 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £463,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £463,200 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | MCKINSEY; MCKINSEY & COMPANY, INC. UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2021 at 08:32 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26cee0c4-5d83-41a0-b3c4-4872cab0a670
- 23 Mar 2021 at 08:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d26a018-1fa2-4e5e-b740-84bd2ee5b6a3
- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b1d1a05-7ec1-4722-9b27-58dcd06d3653

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26cee0c4-5d83-41a0-b3c4-4872cab0a670
  23rd March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d26a018-1fa2-4e5e-b740-84bd2ee5b6a3
  23rd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b1d1a05-7ec1-4722-9b27-58dcd06d3653
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kISY/8s3zDt5ebc0MXGAp3ur_jpiNK6lk627BBTBJt.8ohZo
  Explanatory Note Mckinsey Notice

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4c3d3c03-21c8-4b10-ab24-0dd30a850eda?origin=SearchResults&p=1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/58d13996-5870-48ee-af8d-a7e581d2ebb4?origin=SearchResults&p=1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b47523ff-803f-4b71-84e6-3d9a06ed5139?origin=SearchResults&p=1

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