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title: "PHE_COVID-19 Emergency Purchases_IT Equipment (ecm_8116)"
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buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND"
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# PHE_COVID-19 Emergency Purchases_IT Equipment (ecm_8116)

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4d53ec1-a55f-46e6-984e-cec365ebe2c3

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Public Health England involved the purchase of IT equipment in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, classified under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies. The tender, titled "PHE_COVID-19 Emergency Purchases_IT Equipment," was initiated on 1st December 2019 and successfully concluded on 31st March 2021, with a total value of £266,966. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, facilitating swift action due to the urgent nature of the purchases necessary to support the Government's response to the health crisis.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer equipment and IT services, particularly those capable of delivering under urgent circumstances. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are notably encouraged to participate in future tender opportunities as the buying organisation continues to engage suppliers for essential goods and services to manage public health emergencies effectively. Companies that can demonstrate agility and rapid fulfilment capabilities in supplying technological solutions will be well-positioned to compete in similar contracts.

## Notice

The UK Government must protect the health and wellbeing of UK citizens. The COVID-19 outbreak is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) as declared by the World Health Organisation on 30 January 2020. The WHO Director General characterised COVID-19 as a pandemic on 11 March 2020. PHE discharges its duties as a Category 1 Responder to emergencies on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care within the scope of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA 2004). This urgent requirement is in response to the recent COVID -19 outbreak. PHE has made purchases from Insight Direct (UK) Ltd of computer equipment. Purchases of laboratory products, temporary staffing etc had to be made to assist Public Health England support the Government in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to the emergency nature of these purchases, no formal contract was awarded but PHE's Purchase Order formed the contract. An example Purchase Order is attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73b4c27f-618e-4f32-b725-ec77ffb7e4af |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £266,966 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £266,966 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73b4c27f-618e-4f32-b725-ec77ffb7e4af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73b4c27f-618e-4f32-b725-ec77ffb7e4af
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d994ec56-59cd-4576-85e9-dcafe9f1e26c
  ECM 8116 PO 6696083.pdf MP

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