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title: "prj_4427 - COVID-19 Testing Service Development, Delivery and Run"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2020-09-16"
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# prj_4427 - COVID-19 Testing Service Development, Delivery and Run

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d821c35-29bd-4900-a40b-0e9ca8a2399d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the COVID-19 Testing Service Development, Delivery and Run has been awarded to Kainos Software Limited by NHS Digital. This contract, amounting to £7,000,000, is classified under IT services and falls within the public health industry. The contract period commenced on 24th August 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2022. This tender was part of a selective procurement method that involved a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period officially closing on 23rd July 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health technology and IT services sectors, particularly for those skilled in software development and consulting. Companies that have experience in providing technical support and services in healthcare settings would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders, as the demand for technology-driven health solutions continues to grow in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

## Notice

Contract Award for the COVID-19 Testing Service Development, Delivery and Run.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f688b2e8-66a7-4487-af29-47286094b852 |
| 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 | 16 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,000,000 |
| 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 | NHS DIGITAL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KAINOS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2020 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f688b2e8-66a7-4487-af29-47286094b852

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f688b2e8-66a7-4487-af29-47286094b852
  16th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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