Award

Provision for Kits for Enhanced Surveillance Study, Immunisation BaU Surveillance and Consensus study

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Award

17 May 2022 at 16:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has recently awarded a contract for the "Provision for Kits for Enhanced Surveillance Study, Immunisation BaU Surveillance and Consensus study". This procurement, classified under the goods category with a focus on diagnostic kits, is situated in London and involves a value of £115,633. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the CCS Framework Contract reference number RM6282. The contract period starts on 27 April 2022 and concludes on 30 July 2022, with the procurement phase being complete as of 20 June 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in the production and distribution of diagnostic kits. Businesses with expertise in logistics, storage, and associated services could find a suitable fit in delivering the needs outlined by the UKHSA. The focus on cost-effective and sustainable solutions makes this contract particularly appealing to new entrants capable of innovating within the public health sector, especially those aligned with enhancing surveillance systems for vaccine-preventable diseases.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision for Kits for Enhanced Surveillance Study, Immunisation BaU Surveillance and Consensus study

Notice Description

The UKHSA Immunisation and Vaccine-Preventable Disease Division is responsible for the public health management and national surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases and delivers part of this function through a central sample collection kit distribution service. This work supports UKHSA commitments towards WHO measles and rubella elimination and associated surveillance targets. UKHSA prepare an annual submission to the WHO to demonstrate the presence of a high-quality surveillance system that is sensitive and specific enough to detect, confirm and classify all suspected cases. Enhanced Surveillance is carried out for vaccine-eligible individuals who are a confirmed case of COVID-19. Pre-labelled kits including will be couriered to consenting individuals in the community. Enhanced Surveillance for COVID-19 has been a vital component of the surveillance scheme during the pandemic and continues to be so. The award to AA Xpress via the CCS Framework Contract with the reference number RM6282 for the provision of Storage, Distribution, Kitting and Associated Services will help facilitate the progress of the study and mitigate against disruption of service. AA Xpress was selected as the company that offered the most advantageous combination of cost, quality, and sustainability to meet UKHSA's requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40d28c83-9e7b-41ec-964f-3302aa2a723a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3679229-2b21-44df-a1cc-e033f90fea9d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2022 - 30 Jul 2022 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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Procurement Operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HX
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

AA XPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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