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RESAS/017/20 - Integrating Covid19 testing data from wastewater with human testing data

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking a supplier for the contract titled "RESAS/017/20 - Integrating Covid19 testing data from wastewater with human testing data". This procurement falls under the services category and is situated in Edinburgh, Scotland. The current stage of the procurement process is active, with key dates including a bid opening on 19 March 2021 and a contract period lasting until 31 March 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the contract value is £119,765. The initiative aims to integrate data from human Covid-19 testing with wastewater testing to enhance local responses to the pandemic.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in biostatistical analysis, data integration, and public health consultancy. Companies with experience in handling complex datasets, particularly in the context of public health and environmental science, would be well-suited to compete. As the contract transitions from a prior non-competitive arrangement, organisations that can demonstrate robust capability in linking public health data with environmental metrics will find this a favourable avenue for business growth and partnership with the Scottish Government.

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Notice Title

RESAS/017/20 - Integrating Covid19 testing data from wastewater with human testing data

Notice Description

Introduction 1. Scottish Government requires to procure integrative biostatistical support bringing together data from human Covid-19 testing and wastewater testing. This is to support the local response to Covid-19 especially in the rollout of local mass-testing. The contract is designed to start as soon as possible and run until the 31st March 2022. The work was proposed by the Chief Scientific Advisor for Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, and will be funded through RESAS - Rural and Environmental Science and Analytical Services. There has been an emergency contract running on a Non-Competitive Action (NCA) basis which comes to an end on 31st March 2021. This tender is on a competitive basis and will take the handover from the prior NCA. Background & Context 2. Because of the Covid-19 outbreak ongoing biostatistical support is needed to integrate human testing data for SARS-COV-2 with wastewater data from SEPA. This is to inform local mass-testing, and to give biostatistical support for NHS and Local Authorities on the integrated dataset. Currently the contract is held by Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland (BioSS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scope /Statement of Requirement 3. This contract will supply integrative statistical support for Covid19 modelling. It covers the cost of using consultants to integrate SEPA wastewater testing data for SARS-Cov-2 with human testing data, in order to support health boards, local authorities and Scottish Government understand localised risk and identify prevalence in the population of the Coronavirus. 4. The supplier will produce local level estimates of SARS-CoV-2 prevalence based on population surveillance through integrating water-based samples from SEPA and NHS testing data from humans. This will then be made available to Scottish Government, NHS Scotland and the Directors of Public Health in each local authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000645818
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410861
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£119,765 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
morepowersprocurement@gov.scot, spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133, +44 1412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOMATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408166
    RESAS/017/20 - Integrating Covid19 testing data from wastewater with human testing data - Introduction 1. Scottish Government requires to procure integrative biostatistical support bringing together data from human Covid-19 testing and wastewater testing. This is to support the local response to Covid-19 especially in the rollout of local mass-testing. The contract is designed to start as soon as possible and run until the 31st March 2022. The work was proposed by the Chief Scientific Advisor for Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, and will be funded through RESAS - Rural and Environmental Science and Analytical Services. There has been an emergency contract running on a Non-Competitive Action (NCA) basis which comes to an end on 31st March 2021. This tender is on a competitive basis and will take the handover from the prior NCA. Background & Context 2. Because of the Covid-19 outbreak ongoing biostatistical support is needed to integrate human testing data for SARS-COV-2 with wastewater data from SEPA. This is to inform local mass-testing, and to give biostatistical support for NHS and Local Authorities on the integrated dataset. Currently the contract is held by Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland (BioSS).
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410861
    RESAS/017/20 - Integrating Covid19 testing data from wastewater with human testing data - Introduction 1. Scottish Government requires to procure integrative biostatistical support bringing together data from human Covid-19 testing and wastewater testing. This is to support the local response to Covid-19 especially in the rollout of local mass-testing. The contract is designed to start as soon as possible and run until the 31st March 2022. The work was proposed by the Chief Scientific Advisor for Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, and will be funded through RESAS - Rural and Environmental Science and Analytical Services. There has been an emergency contract running on a Non-Competitive Action (NCA) basis which comes to an end on 31st March 2021. This tender is on a competitive basis and will take the handover from the prior NCA. Background & Context 2. Because of the Covid-19 outbreak ongoing biostatistical support is needed to integrate human testing data for SARS-COV-2 with wastewater data from SEPA. This is to inform local mass-testing, and to give biostatistical support for NHS and Local Authorities on the integrated dataset. Currently the contract is held by Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland (BioSS).

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