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DHSC Assisted Testing Framework

UK Health Security Agency

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15 Oct 2021 at 10:50

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13 Oct 2021 at 16:05

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28 Apr 2021 at 21:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has initiated a public procurement process for the "DHSC Assisted Testing Framework", aimed at securing services related to assisted testing across various regions in the UK. This tender is classified under general personnel services for government purposes and encompasses a 4-year term with an estimated value of approximately £386.6 million. The procurement is currently at the award stage, having undergone an open procedure, with key dates indicating the submission deadline on 4 June 2021 and the award period starting from the same date.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses specialising in health services, staffing, and training, as the framework will cover provision-related activities that include training personnel, managing testing services, and supporting governmental health responses to pandemics. Particularly, suppliers with capabilities in logistics, medical personnel recruitment, and operational management will find a valuable niche in this framework, enhancing their potential for growth and collaboration with various contracting authorities throughout the UK.

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Notice Information

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.For additional information please refer to Section 'VI.3.0.1 Additional Information'.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contractor will be required to provide all elements of Assisted Testing Services. Lot 1 covers the following counties: Berkshire, East Sussex, Oxfordshire, West Sussex, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Cornwall, Kent, Surrey, City of London, Greater London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Isle of Wight, Bristol. Additional information: DHSC has estimated a deliberately high contract 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.

Lot 2

The Contractor will be required to provide all elements of Assisted Testing Services. Lot 2 covers the following counties: Buckinghamshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Rutland, Herefordshire, Northamptonshire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire, Worcestershire, Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire, Derbyshire, West Midlands, Shropshire, Lincolnshire. Additional information: DHSC has estimated a deliberately high contract 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.

Lot 3

The Contractor will be required to provide all elements of Assisted Testing Services . Lot 3 covers the following counties: Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Cumbria, Cheshire, Lancashire, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Northumberland, Durham, East Riding of Yorkshire, Tyne and Wear. Additional information: DHSC has estimated a deliberately high contract 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.

Lot 4

The Contractor will be required to provide all elements of Assisted Testing Services as. Lot 4 covers Scotland. Additional information: DHSC has estimated a deliberately high contract 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.

Lot 5

The Contractor requires to provide all elements of Assisted Testing Services as set out in document 'FTS Notice - OJEU-001988 - Additional Information' for Lot 5.

Lot 6

The Contractor will be required to provide all elements of Assisted Testing. Lot 6 covers Northern Ireland. Additional information: DHSC has estimated a deliberately high contract 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.

Lot 7

The Contractor will be required to provide all elements of Assisted Testing Services. Lot 7 covers all lots (1-6). Additional information: DHSC has estimated a deliberately high contract 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

Lot 5

The Contractor will be required to provide all elements of Assisted Testing Services. Lot 5 covers Wales. Additional information: DHSC has estimated a deliberately high contract 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ab62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025800-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Health Security Agency
Additional Buyers

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
SW1P 3JR
Postcode Area
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
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 Limited

IQVIA LTD

Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited

Sodexo Limited

Further Information

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