Tender

Test and Trace Service Evaluation for Covid-19 Testing

TEST AND TRACE

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20 Jul 2021 at 14:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is currently engaged in an active procurement process to secure a Contract Research Organisation (CRO) for the "Test and Trace Service Evaluation for Covid-19 Testing." This tender, classified under the research and development services category, is focused on assessing and improving the UK's COVID-19 testing capabilities. The procurement, which follows an open procedure, aims to conclude by 4th August 2021, with the anticipated contract start date on 1st October 2021 and a duration extending until 31st March 2022. Interested parties must confirm participation via email to Jeffrey Muthee at DHSC, as all communications and bid submissions are handled electronically.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly Contract Research Organisations and firms specialising in health-related evaluations and consultancy services. With a contract value of £22,500,000 and a minimum budget of £4,500,000, it is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can mobilise quickly and adapt to changing requirements. Potential bidders should be prepared for a critical transition phase, as the successful organisation will need to ensure seamless service continuity while adapting to the dynamic demands of the UK's public health strategy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Test and Trace Service Evaluation for Covid-19 Testing

Notice Description

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking Contract Research Organisation (CRO) support in managing and undertaking service evaluations. This will include evaluation initiation and delivery, site and data management, monitoring and analysis report writing in order to support UK's COVID-19 testing capabilities. Service evaluations examine the applicability of possible services. They are designed and conducted to define or judge current services and provide a view to what standards these services achieve, as referenced by the NHS Health Research Authority (HRA). The objective of DHSC service evaluations is to generate high-quality, reliable data on COVID-19 testing services (including technologies, delivery channels and methods). As a guide, each evaluation is run at c. 5-10 sites for c. 4-8 weeks and multiple evaluations can be run in parallel. Depending on the delivery model, each site will have 2-4 members of the evaluation team on the ground. However, this can differ and can be subject to change at short notice, typically driven by the NHS T&T strategic priorities and the epidemiology of the pandemic. While it is likely that the majority of service evaluations will be delivered via those models, given the unprecedented pace of the programme it is necessary to ensure there is flexibility in place to allow for new delivery models to be established in line with NHS T&T priorities a short notice. Participants wanting to take part in this tender will need to email Jeffrey.muthee@DHSC.gov.uk to confirming that they would like to participate. The tender documents will then be sent via email for your review and completion. All communications will be made via email including bid submissions. Mailbox will be monitored between 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f49eaaa-524d-4044-a7db-46f2b0d35f75
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEST AND TRACE
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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