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Provision of end-to-end serology testing service for COVID-19 testing

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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15 Jan 2021 at 11:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care in the United Kingdom, which has completed a tender for the provision of an end-to-end serology testing service for COVID-19 testing. The tender was awarded to Thriva Limited and pertains to the diagnostic supplies industry. The contract, valued at £61,811,779, commenced on 10 August 2020 and will conclude on 10 May 2021. This procurement followed a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in diagnostic services and health-related supplies. Companies with expertise in sourcing testing kit components, lab processing, and distribution of medical supplies will find this contract particularly relevant. Given the scope of services required, businesses with capabilities in logistics, medical testing, and related fields would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of end-to-end serology testing service for COVID-19 testing

Notice Description

* Sourcing of the testing kit components, the building and fulfilment of the kits. * Lab processing of the samples. * Distribution of the testing kits and the return of samples to labs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37c64e11-e6c2-4d4b-94f8-18f7e1ded51b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49083f42-3699-4098-afab-5817507a1423
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,811,779 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,811,779 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2020 - 10 May 2021 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Procurement Operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

THRIVA

Further Information

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