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DHSC Assisted Testing Framework

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)

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14 Oct 2021 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has initiated a public procurement process for the "DHSC Assisted Testing Framework," aimed at delivering comprehensive Assisted Testing Services across the UK. This four-year framework has an estimated value of £386.6 million and is intended to support testing for future outbreaks of viruses and diseases, including the potential for pandemic responses. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 14th September 2021 and concluding on 13th September 2025. The tender process was conducted using an open procurement method, and the closing date for submissions was 25th June 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in health services, personnel supply, and training, especially in the context of supporting public health infrastructure. Companies providing medical personnel, health training services, and project management for testing operations would be particularly well-suited to participate. With a broad geographic coverage across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, the framework is designed for suppliers able to operate nationally and deliver varied testing solutions efficiently amidst evolving health challenges.

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Notice Title

DHSC Assisted Testing Framework

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care has tendered for a 4-year UK-wide Framework to cover Assisted Testing requirements for the Authority (DHSC and other Contracting Authorities). This Framework is for the provision of Assisted Testing Services to support the Authority with outbreaks of viruses or diseases that require a testing programme. As part of this Framework the Government's Test and Trace Programme aims to deliver a comprehensive Assisted Testing Services across all four nations. The fully managed Assisted Testing Services are for any type of test site or location across the UK allowing for any test devices or technologies. The Services incl. but are not limited to the provision of Assisted Testing Services, training of own workforce or third parties, support of pilots and service evaluation of test devices, SOP development and deployment of the different roles individually. The Framework Value for the 4-year term of PS386.6m has been estimated according to a series of Forecast Scenarios for both DHSC and other participating bodies, these are based upon actual requirements or historical requests. DHSC has estimated a deliberately high value on the basis of a declining demand approach plus contingency, allowing for the possibility of one or more additional pandemic waves and/or the increased prevalence of a vaccine-resistant variants or other viruses/diseases that may potentially require a planned health response. The estimated values per Lot are indicative only as the Authority cannot predict with any certainty which Lots may be used for requirements. The Authority therefore reserves the right to go beyond the estimated value of a Lot where there is underspend on another Lot(s) and provided always that the Authority remains within the overall Framework value.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fae35cde-ab3c-40e1-a088-1e48a30f666c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/682908d9-378d-402e-bdc4-780c7b4d63a4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

75131100 - General personnel services for the government

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

79421100 - Project-supervision services other than for construction work

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80320000 - Medical education services

80330000 - Safety education services

80500000 - Training services

80561000 - Health training services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£386,584,484 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£386,584,484 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
13 Sep 2021 - 13 Sep 2025 4-5 years
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 (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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ABBOTT TOXICOLOGY

IQVIA

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

SODEXO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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