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title: "Commercial resources"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f02137a0-5223-4650-a3c2-98314496575b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-12-18"
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# Commercial resources

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f02137a0-5223-4650-a3c2-98314496575b

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has concluded a procurement process for "Commercial resources" focused on general management consultancy services. The contract was awarded to 4C Associates for a total value of £1,248,852. The procurement method employed was selective, derived from a call-off agreement, with the contract period commencing on 3 November 2020 and set to conclude on 31 March 2021. This process was actively managed from the end of the tender period on 3 November 2020, with the award announced on 13 November 2020 and publicly published on 18 December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those in management and commercial advisory roles. Companies experienced in creating and managing compliant contracts, along with those capable of providing strategic commercial support, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. As the sector continues to evolve, businesses focusing on health and social care consulting can leverage such contracts to enhance their market presence and expand their operations.

## Notice

Support the procurement and commercial management arrangements required. The supplier is tasked to put in robust and compliant contracts in place and provide general commercial advice and support where necessary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56a980a3-a0f6-4810-bca3-f18cafdd0a5a |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,248,852 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,248,852 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 4C ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2020 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56a980a3-a0f6-4810-bca3-f18cafdd0a5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56a980a3-a0f6-4810-bca3-f18cafdd0a5a
  18th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEue/q0s4Hq3JSgxSskaZWl2JgRtXWnWBtFrTnrIVRezsNvE
  4C support to commercial_Redacted

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