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Covid-19 Home Testing Fulfilment Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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TenderUpdate

10 Dec 2021 at 10:57

Award

03 Jul 2021 at 06:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking to procure Covid-19 Home Testing Fulfilment Services, which includes the next day delivery of testing kits to homes across the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as parcel delivery services (CPV code 64121200). The tender process is currently at the Planning stage, with a contract duration of 12 months and an option to extend for an additional 12 months. Key dates for this procurement were highlighted, with the most recent update provided on 10th December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics, parcel delivery, and health services to expand their operations and client base, particularly in the backdrop of the ongoing pandemic. Companies capable of managing quick turnarounds and high-volume deliveries within the UK would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The urgency of the services required underscores the potential for partnerships with the NHS and other health-related organisations, enhancing business visibility and growth in this critical sector.

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Notice Title

Covid-19 Home Testing Fulfilment Services

Notice Description

NHS Test and Trace is the national organisation under the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) responsible for conducting Covid-19 testing in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Contract awarded is for fulfilment services to support all Covid-19 testing via the Home Channel. his contract is for the Home Testing Fulfilment Services required for the Home Channel of Test & Trace. It is for the next day delivery of testing kits to the homes of the UK population. The contract is for a 12 month plus an option to extend for a further 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Test and Trace is the national organisation under the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) responsible for conducting Covid-19 testing in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Contract awarded is for fulfilment services to support all Covid-19 testing via the Home Channel. his contract is for the Home Testing Fulfilment Services required for the Home Channel of Test & Trace. It is for the next day delivery of testing kits to the homes of the UK population. The contract is for a 12 month plus an option to extend for a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c330
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030778-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64121200 - Parcel delivery services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20214 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

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