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Provision of Testing Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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27 Nov 2020 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Testing Services" was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care, focusing on COVID-19 Track and Trace Application Testing in the services industry, specifically under computer testing services (CPV Code: 72820000). The contract, valued at £90,596, was awarded to Helecloud Limited on 28 August 2020, with a contract period commencing on the same date and concluding on 25 September 2020. This tender was initiated through a selective procurement method, functioning as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 29 August 2020. The location for the delivery of services is set in London, with a specific postal code of SW1H 0EU.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses that specialise in testing services, software development, or IT consultancy, especially those with experience in health-related technology solutions. Companies that offer innovative approaches to COVID-19 testing applications and have proven capabilities in managing short-term contracts within the health sector would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Investing in this niche could expand market reach and enhance service offerings in an increasingly critical field.

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Notice Title

Provision of Testing Services

Notice Description

COVID-19 Track and Trace Application Testing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a95f8f8d-07c1-49d7-9cc0-5dbd0c7749d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68d23e49-a2ae-4d53-a302-62bd3e745ca5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,596 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,596 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2020 - 25 Sep 2020 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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

HELECLOUD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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