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title: "Provision of Consultancy for Test and Trace Programme"
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# Provision of Consultancy for Test and Trace Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE : DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7db1dbc-7145-4682-8d59-127fd5f3bfe8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Consultancy for Test and Trace Programme" was managed by the Department of Health and Social Care, based in Liverpool, England. This contract, classified under business and management consultancy services, was awarded to AKESO & COMPANY LIMITED with a total value of £1,089,773. The procurement method used was a Direct Award, and the contract period commenced on 1st April 2021 and concluded on 30th September 2021. Key dates include the tender's end date of 30th March 2021 and the award notice publication date of 25th May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in public sector services. Businesses specialising in management consulting and related services, especially those with experience in health programmes, will find this contract relevant. Firms looking to expand their portfolio in the health sector can leverage this award as a stepping stone for future engagements with the Department of Health and Social Care and other public organisations.

## Notice

T&T Case Direct Award to AKESO

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9638634b-166a-425e-84bd-0322851c94b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,089,773 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,089,773 |
| 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 : DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AKESO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 25 May 2021 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9638634b-166a-425e-84bd-0322851c94b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9638634b-166a-425e-84bd-0322851c94b3
  25th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ca05b17-e64f-47dc-a8ae-9b2d8c6e7770
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e14dddc-e50c-4d09-8a0e-c158b4272dba
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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