Award

Provision of Postal Testing Kits to Allow Testing for COVID19

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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Award

29 Jan 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the provision of Postal Testing Kits to facilitate COVID-19 testing, initiated by Public Health England. This tender falls under the healthcare services category and was conducted as a limited procurement method due to the urgency of the pandemic. The award was made on 19 March 2020, with the total contract value amounting to £500,000. Although the contract is currently active, it is important to note that only one bid was received for this contract.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare-related services and supplies, particularly those specialising in medical testing products. Companies with the capability to deliver postal testing kits efficiently and comply with health regulations would be well-positioned to explore similar future opportunities, especially in light of ongoing public health needs and the potential for further contracts from governmental health authorities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Postal Testing Kits to Allow Testing for COVID19

Notice Description

Provision of Postal Testing Kits to Allow Testing for COVID19

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Postal Testing Kits to Allow Testing for COVID19

Procurement Information

Single Tender Action. The product was already in use and approved by the Department of Health and Social Care and the urgency of the Pandemic caused us to award a contract without prior competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028ecf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001913-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jade.palmer@phe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2076548000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAVING LIVES

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