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title: "DHSC: MQS: HEO - Higher Response Officer"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f08787c9-874e-409f-b412-73eaac246a13"
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# DHSC: MQS: HEO - Higher Response Officer

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f08787c9-874e-409f-b412-73eaac246a13

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the United Kingdom is conducting a procurement process titled "DHSC: MQS: HEO - Higher Response Officer," aimed at sourcing temporary staffing solutions for DHSC's MQS Programme. This procurement falls under the services industry, specifically the supply of personnel, with a contract value of £17,130.52. The procurement method utilized is selective, with the tender period having ended on 30th November 2021. The contract period commenced on 1st December 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st January 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in public procurement, particularly those providing staffing services. Businesses within the personnel supply sector, especially those with expertise in temporary staffing, would be well-suited to compete. By participating in such contracts, these businesses can potentially expand their reach within the public sector and establish long-term partnerships with government entities.

## Notice

For the provision of temporary staff to support DHSC's MQS Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74308c49-c7a8-4487-8eaf-14356041159f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,130 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,876 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 16:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74308c49-c7a8-4487-8eaf-14356041159f
- 21 Dec 2021 at 16:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c4ce5f7-b725-4ac1-bd43-b86522bf531c
- 21 Dec 2021 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8964dbae-8593-40e1-84a1-69e2f28fbc50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74308c49-c7a8-4487-8eaf-14356041159f
  21st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c4ce5f7-b725-4ac1-bd43-b86522bf531c
  21st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8964dbae-8593-40e1-84a1-69e2f28fbc50
  21st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000H4g4/lypVvMP8UqRsrTp7WFNJhQEY7ceOqUsoYzRYtgHcTLw
  20211221_DHSC_C58728_MQS_Methods_Business_&_Digital_RM6160_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000H4gO/oKmxNF9ScHz2nNmLqDDX.ShsiFJ0pGLChkl_wFmWcR0
  20211221_DHSC_C58730_MQS_Methods_Business_&_Digital_RM6160_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000H4h2/iPcZreMck1SjTkHrZ6bdI5PIFvZJknv.MRbBiJTQvwM
  20211221_DHSC_C58733_MQS_Methods_Business_&_Digital_RM6160_Redacted

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