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title: "Mini-competition for the provision of Additional Lab Capacity to the Test and Trace Programme"
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# Mini-competition for the provision of Additional Lab Capacity to the Test and Trace Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-025b75ef-fef7-497d-8ab3-23ab1b77c441

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) has conducted a procurement process titled "Mini-competition for the provision of Additional Lab Capacity to the Test and Trace Programme." This initiative falls under the medical laboratory services category (CPV code 85145000) and has a contract value of £12,900,000. The procurement was completed with the contract period spanning from 3rd August 2021 to 14th November 2021. The tender was executed using a selective procurement method, drawing on a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 2nd August 2021.

This contracting opportunity could fuel growth for businesses specialising in medical laboratory services, particularly those that can provide additional lab capacity efficiently. Companies with experience in healthcare services, especially during public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic, may find this area particularly ripe for competition. Large and established medical laboratories, like Covance Laboratories, are well-positioned to succeed in such tenders, but smaller firms that can demonstrate capacity and swift responsiveness may also stand a chance.

## Notice

Additional Lab Capacity to the COVID-19 Test and Trace Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6475e296-11bb-4540-8178-4e37606b48aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2021 - 14 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,900,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COVANCE LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2021 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6475e296-11bb-4540-8178-4e37606b48aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6475e296-11bb-4540-8178-4e37606b48aa
  3rd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NQ7y/Rrz6DE6F8nN8eCJapb4YfboGaxn1qwV4sZK.BxeqjvQ
  795 Covance DHSC minicomp Order Form_Redacted

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