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title: "Contingency Exercise (Project THORN)"
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# Contingency Exercise (Project THORN)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f24d6e26-ee89-4b21-85e7-d55e6d417712

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, which has awarded a contract titled "Contingency Exercise (Project THORN)." This initiative, set within the business and management consultancy services industry, took place in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a limited approach, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 19 January 2018. The contract period spans from 6 February 2018 to 20 April 2018, with a total contract value of £17,550.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in planning and conducting simulation exercises related to emergency preparedness. Companies specialising in consultancy services, particularly in the healthcare sector, would find this tender particularly relevant. As the awarded contract was given to the Emergency Planning College, firms with similar expertise could compete for future projects aimed at ensuring high levels of preparedness for potential provider failures.

## Notice

Published for transparency. Contracted awarded by the Department of Health and Social Care for the planning and delivery of a simulation exercise to prepare for the possibility of the failure of a major provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db613e9c-6629-452a-b1c5-10eb34e982cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2018 - 20 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,550 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMERGENCY PLANNING COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2018 at 14:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db613e9c-6629-452a-b1c5-10eb34e982cf
- 21 Feb 2018 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db613e9c-6629-452a-b1c5-10eb34e982cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db613e9c-6629-452a-b1c5-10eb34e982cf
  21st February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2cd2f4d6-5ce4-4e9b-b1df-99f75c35e204
  Redacted Contract

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