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title: "Provision of Testing Services and Sample Analysis as part of the National Immunisation Programme"
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# Provision of Testing Services and Sample Analysis as part of the National Immunisation Programme

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02afcef5-763f-4948-b450-bd8b0c781d68

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Public Health England as the buying organisation, for the tender titled "Provision of Testing Services and Sample Analysis as part of the National Immunisation Programme." This procurement falls under the laboratory services category and is situated in the United Kingdom. The tender was awarded on 9th February 2021, with a contract period extending until 17th January 2023. The procurement method utilised was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, focusing on urgent public health needs related to COVID-19 vaccine evaluation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory services and testing solutions related to immunisation and infectious disease management. Companies with capabilities in T cell testing or related immunological assays could significantly benefit by positioning themselves to capture similar contracts. Additionally, large-scale providers and established suppliers with a track record in public health projects may find themselves well-suited to compete in this space, fostering growth through partnerships or expanding their service offerings.

## Notice

PHE has been tasked by DHSC to urgently undertake a study to evaluate the immune response following COVID-19 vaccines as part of the National Immunisation Programme. This has been identified as a high national public health priority and a key aspect of this study requires taking 2000 samples for cellular work over a 24-month period. The UK Vaccines Taskforce have selected Oxford Immunotec as the sole supplier of T cell Testing for SARS-CoV-2 specific responses as part of the new COVID vaccine trials. Aligning PHE's study with this decision will ensure that it is consistent with the other vaccine studies performed within the UK, providing for comprehensive comparison and analysis to be carried out across all the different studies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53b61254-c135-48ae-9970-7e88c38473c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 17 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 5EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale South |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD IMMUNOTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2021 at 17:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53b61254-c135-48ae-9970-7e88c38473c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53b61254-c135-48ae-9970-7e88c38473c7
  13th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
  Information about PHE

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