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Provision of laboratory services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

10 Dec 2020 at 17:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process pertains to the provision of laboratory services to support the UK’s COVID-19 Testing Strategy, initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care. This procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a budget of £82,000,000. The contract period commenced on 25 March 2020 and concluded on 30 April 2021. The tender has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 20 April 2020, and it is relevant to the healthcare industry, specifically classified under CPV code 85145000 for services provided by medical laboratories. The award notice was published on 10 December 2020, detailing the specifications and requirements for the services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and laboratory services sectors, particularly those that can provide specialised testing services, medical equipment, or related logistical support. While the contract was awarded to UK Biocentre Limited, other small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities aligned to the UK’s public health strategies could leverage similar tenders for growth. The substantial budget allocated reflects a critical need within the public health infrastructure, encouraging competitive proposals from any businesses looking to engage in government contracts and contribute to national health initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of laboratory services

Notice Description

Provision of goods and services to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef937a61-21d8-4289-920a-3cdb5c7bd89b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbea26ea-9a78-407b-adda-5c056daf5482
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
SME

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
£82,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 1-2 years
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

UK BIOCENTRE

Further Information

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