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COVID-19 Test Results Matching Service

NHS DIGITAL

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21 Dec 2020 at 12:03

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Digital has completed a procurement process for the provision of a COVID-19 Test Results Matching Service, with a total contract value of £8,000,000. This project falls under the software package and information systems industry category, aimed at facilitating messaging between pathology labs to ensure efficient processing of test results and requests. The contract period is set from 18th June 2020 to 17th June 2021, following a tender period that concluded on 1st June 2020. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, which suggests a limited competition framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in a crucial aspect of the UK's public health strategy. Businesses specialising in software development, digital communication solutions, or healthcare technology would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. By leveraging innovative technologies and services, these companies can contribute to the ongoing efforts in public health whilst potentially expanding their market presence and capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COVID-19 Test Results Matching Service

Notice Description

NHS Digital is leading on the technological and digital elements of the COVID Test, Trace and Contain (TTC) programme working closely with the Department of Health and Social care (DHSC) and NHS Test and Trace. Testing is a key pillar of the Government's strategy to protect the NHS and save lives. The Government is committed to mass testing and its strategy can be located at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-scalingup-testing-programmes Tests in the UK are carried out through different routes: - pillar 1: swab testing in Public Health England (PHE) labs and NHS hospitals for those with a clinical need, and health and care workers - pillar 2: swab testing for the wider population, as set out in government guidance - pillar 3: serology testing to show if people have antibodies from having had COVID19 This contract is for the service is for the supplier to facilitate messaging between pathology labs so all test results and requests can be processed digitally.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7332f64-afbd-403c-9c9b-cb1e81d45ec8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2020 - 17 Jun 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
NHS DIGITAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 6AE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

X - LAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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