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Quality Control Services for Test Kits & Consumables

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)

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06 Oct 2021 at 10:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) has recently concluded a procurement process for the "Quality Control Services for Test Kits & Consumables," aimed at providing External Quality Assurance for Covid-19 Test Kits and Consumables as part of the Test & Trace programme. This tender was classified under the laboratory services industry and was executed through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender ended on 31st August 2021, with an award made on 22nd September 2021, and the contract runs from 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2022, with a total value of £3,311,423. The project was located in London, SW1P 3HX, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory services sector, particularly those specialising in technical inspection, testing services, and auditing. Companies with capabilities in providing quality assurance and related services for medical and laboratory equipment would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders, thereby enhancing their business profile and market reach post-Covid-19. Given the complex requirements outlined by the Department of Health and Social Care, businesses with a track record in public health and safety compliance are encouraged to prepare for upcoming opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quality Control Services for Test Kits & Consumables

Notice Description

The provision of External Quality Assurance Requirements for Covid-19 Test Kits & Consumables requirement for the Authority's Test & Trace programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d893c8ff-2a27-44a6-924d-572f1e98101c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e7354b-234d-418f-a305-c26733fade1b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71900000 - Laboratory services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,311,423 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,311,423 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 6-12 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 (T&T)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HX
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

INTERTEK TESTING & CERTIFICATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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