Planning

Home Antibody Testing Service

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

11 Mar 2021 at 18:03

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Mar 2021 at 17:58

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) in the United Kingdom, aiming for a Home Antibody Testing Service. Currently in the planning stage, this tender is an early market engagement step as the existing contract is due to expire in the second quarter of 2021. Key dates include an engagement end date by 19 March 2021, during which interested parties can respond to the early engagement notice and register for an informational event regarding this opportunity.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in laboratory services, particularly those providing diagnostic supplies. As the procurement process progresses towards the tender stage, firms that are well-equipped in healthcare diagnostics, especially large service providers, would be advantageous contenders to supply the required services in a critical area of public health.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home Antibody Testing Service

Notice Description

This is a preliminary market engagement as the existing contract for the antibody testing service is due to expire in Q2 2021, Test & Trace expects to launch a procurement process shortly to seek a supplier for these services going forward. If you are interested in attending an event to find out more then please register your interest using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/home-antibody-testing-supplier-engagement-tickets-145257383745

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1f38590-aca4-4adb-9318-0017eabd4fe4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66047e53-32eb-4a82-8d28-08390f684b7a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
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 (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
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

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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