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DHSC Laboratory Testing Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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04 Dec 2020 at 17:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed the procurement process for "DHSC Laboratory Testing Services", which falls under the industry category of medical laboratory services (CPV code: 85145000). This tender was executed using a limited procurement method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, amounting to £6,944,285. The contract period commenced on 12th November 2020 and concludes on 31st March 2021. The service aims to provide essential RT-PCR diagnostic testing for COVID-19 during the public health crisis, with delivery addresses including locations within the United Kingdom and its territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing medical testing services, particularly those with established expertise in laboratory diagnostics and public health responses. Companies specialising in laboratory services, medical supplies, or related healthcare provision would be well-suited to leverage this contract, potentially contributing to the ongoing efforts against COVID-19 while expanding their market presence. As the contract is now awarded, businesses looking to engage in similar projects should keep abreast of future procurement opportunities from the DHSC or similar agencies involved in public health initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC Laboratory Testing Services

Notice Description

The Service will provide diagnostic (RT-PCR) testing for COVID-19 to the population as part of the urgent intervention in connection with the Covid-19 pandemic.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38d1d64b-6a6b-482f-bad6-b4b39f833aba
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
£6,944,285 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,944,285 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 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
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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
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

QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

Further Information

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