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COVID-19 Laboratory Capacity Support

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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13 Mar 2021 at 16:14

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25 Nov 2020 at 12:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "COVID-19 Laboratory Capacity Support" is led by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), a key governmental body based in London. The tender falls under the category of business and management consultancy services and was executed through a limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract value is £131,994, and spans from 16 April 2020 to 19 June 2020, with the tender period ending on 14 April 2020. This process involved various regions across the United Kingdom, indicating a broad geographical interest in enhancing laboratory capacity.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in laboratory and health sector enhancements. Companies with experience in management consultancy, laboratory processes, or public health initiatives would be well-suited to engage with similar future tenders. The focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the tender's suitability criteria also suggests that smaller firms can effectively compete alongside larger organisations, potentially fostering innovation and diverse solutions in response to the ongoing health challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COVID-19 Laboratory Capacity Support

Notice Description

Supporting bringing in new laboratories to enhance existing capacity to meet targets for testing capacity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-664f6290-44ca-48ea-9eaa-562354d17cf6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76334bb9-6113-4747-8e64-2ce3c7de0d6a
Current Stage
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£131,994 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,994 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2020 - 19 Jun 2020 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PWC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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