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title: "Finance Support for Community Testing"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)"
published: "2021-03-24"
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# Finance Support for Community Testing

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc4583ab-be9b-444e-be9d-0ce324bc920e

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) seeking finance support for community testing services, specifically aimed at local authorities in Tier 3 areas during the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract, valued at £2,032,122, is in the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 23rd November 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2021. This tender was published on 24th March 2021 and operates under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, classified under business and management consultancy services.

This initiative presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in financial management and support for public health projects. Businesses that can effectively mobilise resources and provide skilled personnel to assist local authorities in implementing and managing community testing will be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. This is particularly relevant for companies familiar with working in public sector environments, ensuring compliance with stringent regulations and contributing positively to public health outcomes.

## Notice

This is a new team forming which will be responsible for Community Testing. The team will be supporting the new Programme Director, with Accounting Officer responsibilities. This adds complexity and responsibility to financial control and management processes. Given the short, sharp nature of the programme, skilled support is needed to build/implement the necessary controls and provide support to the programme leadership. This is asking local authorities in Tier 3 areas to volunteer to roll out mass testing in their areas for a 6-week period. The aim of this is to discover more positive cases in these areas and help to break the chain of infection in Covid-19. This team will assist this initiative.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b18dcee-8abd-4694-8676-47760a626cbd |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,032,122 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,032,122 |
| 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 (T&T) |
| 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 | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2021 at 16:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b18dcee-8abd-4694-8676-47760a626cbd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b18dcee-8abd-4694-8676-47760a626cbd
  24th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIRL/kNh6ESzDDK8o1ndOhWB7BI.QsqkF9.SnYRT0nouj2Bo
  PwC - WP 837 RM6008 Call Off Order Form 20210208 - REDACTED_Redacted

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