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title: "PROVISION OF STRATEGIC SUPPORT FOR THE COVID-19 TEST, TRACK AND TRACE PROGRAMME"
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# PROVISION OF STRATEGIC SUPPORT FOR THE COVID-19 TEST, TRACK AND TRACE PROGRAMME

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcc34304-cfab-4a02-9b9e-0cf04c514d8a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) seeking strategic support for the COVID-19 Test, Track and Trace Programme. The contract is valued at £4,992,059 and falls under the category of business and management consultancy services. This tender was initiated as a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 27th April 2020 and concluded on 17th July 2020. The relevant locations include various regions across the United Kingdom, including London and the East Midlands, with the buyer located in Leeds.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in public health and crisis management, particularly those that can offer innovative strategies and solutions for public health initiatives. Suitable competitors include large-scale consultancies with experience in emergency response and healthcare projects, as well as firms that possess a deep understanding of public sector procurement processes. Engaging in similar contracts could significantly enhance a business's visibility and reputation in the lucrative healthcare consultancy market.

## Notice

PROVISION OF STRATEGIC SUPPORT FOR THE COVID-19 TEST, TRACK AND TRACE PROGRAMME

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0907c2d5-453a-4348-87fb-34a93fbf8b9e |
| 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 | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2020 - 17 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,992,059 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,992,059 |
| 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 (DHSC) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTH FAMILY |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0907c2d5-453a-4348-87fb-34a93fbf8b9e
- 23 Nov 2020 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af1c50b8-06cb-4d70-8d54-2d7c739a3bd1
- 18 Sep 2020 at 08:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31de7592-e75a-42fe-81ba-deee6ac863be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0907c2d5-453a-4348-87fb-34a93fbf8b9e
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af1c50b8-06cb-4d70-8d54-2d7c739a3bd1
  23rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31de7592-e75a-42fe-81ba-deee6ac863be
  18th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEHS/_vTnVNIFV2U7g2q2UQBOxQ96YFXENooOZSXpoz4URYQ
  CCCC20A63- Call-off-order-form-v6 SINGED_Redacted

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