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Settlement Agreement

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)

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04 Jun 2021 at 12:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) has successfully completed a procurement process for a "Settlement Agreement" related to health services, specifically in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. This contract, valued at approximately £38.5 million, was initiated as part of a remedial agreement with Ecolog International FZE following a Letter of Intent that allowed for the provision of diagnostic testing services. The contract period commenced on 25 November 2020 and concluded on 29 January 2021. This procurement was conducted through a limited method, employing a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the award announced on 24 March 2021 and published on 4 June 2021.

This settlement presents significant opportunities for companies involved in health services, particularly those with capabilities in laboratory testing and diagnostic equipment. Businesses with expertise in rapid scalability and operational efficiencies in healthcare delivery may find themselves especially suited to engage in future procurement with similar requirements. The nature of this contract indicates a need for robust partnerships that can navigate emergency health responses, offering a pathway for growth in a sector that remains critically important.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Settlement Agreement

Notice Description

Ecolog was originally intended to be one of the partner brought online to meet the Test and Trace capacity targets. As part of HM Government emergency response to the Covid-19 pandemic emergency, Test and Trace entered into a Letter of Intent with Ecolog in September 2020. This Letter enabled Ecolog to mobilise and equip laboratory units to provide diagnostic (RT-PCR) testing for COVID-19 to meet targets for numbers of tests performed. As the programme progressed, HMG decided not to proceed with the Services Agreement with Ecolog; this Deed of Settlement was signed to discharge all obligations under the Letter of Intent and reimburse Ecolog for costs incurred. The costs relate to the costs of equipment delivered, laboratory tests undertaken pending the execution of the contract and mobilisation costs. This notice relates to the Deed of Settlement concluded between the parties after some services and equipment had been provided by Ecolog.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-040c0eed-5469-49ce-983b-faaef257e8d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db50ff2-29d4-4ace-a48b-d008a1a1058e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,477,491 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,477,491 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2020 - 29 Jan 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECOLOG INTERNATIONAL FZE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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