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Provision of a software provider for high-capacity diagnostic testing using end-

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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14 Dec 2020 at 10:19

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14 Dec 2020 at 10:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking a software provider for high-capacity diagnostic testing solutions in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 15 January 2021. This opportunity is classified under IT software development services and is valued at £6,000,000, with a minimum bid requirement of £5,000,000. The contract is expected to commence on 5 March 2021 and continue until 4 March 2022, with deliverables expected to be provided in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in innovative healthcare technologies, particularly those offering software development capabilities focused on diagnostic solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide effective computational decision support and automation software would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance national health surveillance and improve testing delivery capabilities amidst ongoing health challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a software provider for high-capacity diagnostic testing using end-

Notice Description

The Department of Health is supporting the development of innovative healthcare and diagnostic solutions in response to the Covid-19 virus pandemic. Through technology assessments and agency review, ePCR has been identified as a novel diagnostic capability to enhance diagnostic testing of Covid-19. ePCR testing may be employed across community testing and surveillance channels and can also serve healthcare providers and individuals. eCPR shows potential to: expand total national test capacity; accelerate test result turnaround; and improve overall test service and delivery. The requirements for the ePCR software include direct diagnostic result determination (via computational decision support), instrument automation and information handling, and diagnostic reporting and database solutions. The Software Provider will enable the Department to support and grow effective high-capacity diagnostic testing of Covid-19, and also assist in expanding the national capacity for epidemiologic surveillance and diagnostic management for other established and novel human health risks. To access the full ITT documents, please use the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a074J000007FUv3QAG&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=5&filters=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9aeaaa47-eaab-4baa-a5f0-b01a88108e92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18ce9c73-863c-42a3-9a1b-b52c0b1d3b56
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Mar 2021 - 4 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
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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