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DHSC Laboratory Testing Services Agreement

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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09 Dec 2020 at 16:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed the procurement process for the "DHSC Laboratory Testing Services Agreement" aimed at providing critical diagnostic COVID-19 testing services. This procurement, categorised under medical laboratory services, employed a limited procurement method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a total contract value of £11,300,000. The tender period concluded on 12 October 2020, and the contract runs from the same date until 31 March 2021, covering multiple delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and laboratory services sector to engage with governmental contracts, especially those offering diagnostic and analytical services related to infectious diseases. Companies with capabilities in medical laboratory services or those providing related technologies and support services may find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for future tenders in this essential and expanding area of public health response.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC Laboratory Testing Services Agreement

Notice Description

As part of HM Government emergency response to the Covid-19 pandemic emergency, UoB will provide diagnostic (RT-PCR) testing for COVID-19 to meet ambitious targets for numbers of tests performed. The Supplier has agreed to supply services in accordance with the commercial principles agreed between the parties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e99fc4e-330f-440e-8865-f3a7d92f861b
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
£11,300,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,300,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
11 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 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
Contact Name
DHSC Procurement Operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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