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PHE - Corporate - Provision of Postal Testing Kits to Allow Testing for COVID19

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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30 Mar 2021 at 10:02

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26 Mar 2020 at 10:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Public Health England (PHE) seeking to source Postal Testing Kits to facilitate COVID-19 testing. This tender, titled "PHE - Corporate - Provision of Postal Testing Kits to Allow Testing for COVID19," falls under the administrative healthcare services category and is located in England. The procurement was initiated via a direct method, under a single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on March 18, 2020. The contract commenced on March 19, 2020, and is set to conclude by December 31, 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £500,000, is actively engaged with the supplier, Saving Lives Charity.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those that can provide testing infrastructure and kits. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in logistics, health technology, or public health services would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Engaging in this sector can lead to business growth, especially as the demand for effective healthcare solutions continues to rise in response to the ongoing health challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PHE - Corporate - Provision of Postal Testing Kits to Allow Testing for COVID19

Notice Description

In response to the emerging COVID-19 epidemic, PHE want to procure the Saving Lives Charity to provide its Postal Testing Kits services, IT infrastructure and experience as part of the co-ordinated response to COVID-19.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24f715c0-e2fe-490d-91b5-6b77758196bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd49cccb-2eda-4ab0-8b34-cdc49c9f2690
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 6-12 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
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
Contact Name
Jade Palmer
Contact Email
jade.palmer@phe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01980 619960

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JG
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAVING LIVES

Further Information

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