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Provision of Services to Support the UK Covid-19 Testing Strategy

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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14 Dec 2020 at 16:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Services to Support the UK Covid-19 Testing Strategy" was managed by the Department of Health and Social Care, with a focus on services provided by medical laboratories. This contract, valued at £152 million, falls within the healthcare sector and is based in London, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 27 April 2020, following a limited procurement method described as a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period extends from 28 April 2020 to 27 April 2021, marking significant deadlines for the performance of services outlined in the tender.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in health services and medical laboratories, especially those equipped to support large-scale testing strategies related to Covid-19. Companies specialising in laboratory services, healthcare technologies, and related infrastructure may find this a fitting opportunity to enhance their service offerings and expand their market presence. Given the high value of the contract and the ongoing relevance of Covid-19, businesses that can demonstrate efficiency and innovation in testing services will be particularly well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Services to Support the UK Covid-19 Testing Strategy

Notice Description

Provision of services to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-468f158a-d424-46e5-8977-d6588e9aadff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/615ed22e-c062-4e57-af54-d7bd9f0c0aad
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£152,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2020 - 27 Apr 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
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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

ASTRAZENECA

Further Information

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