---
title: "Agreement in relation to the facilitation of Covid-19 testing"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)"
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# Agreement in relation to the facilitation of Covid-19 testing

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-202ded92-54c7-449e-859f-7010c0e2beaf

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) has awarded a contract for the facilitation of Covid-19 testing to Sheffield Hallam University. The contract involves providing assisted self LFT tests for spectators and workforce at the World Snooker Champs at the crucible. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action (below threshold). The contract value is £60,000 GBP, and key dates include the tender period ending on April 13, 2021, and the contract period running from April 14 to May 3, 2021. The procurement stage is 'Award'.

This opportunity in the medical analysis services category, specifically for Covid-19 testing, can benefit businesses capable of providing testing services or related support. Businesses with experience in medical services or event testing would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) is the buying organisation, with the location of the contract being at the crucible and Victoria Street, London. The contract has been awarded to Sheffield Hallam University, which is a large-scale supplier in this context. The procurement process has been completed, and the contract is currently active.

## Notice

Contract with Sheffield Hallam University to provide assisted self LFT test for spectators and workforce attending World Snooker Champs at the crucible

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f14b1359-3db4-45d7-bf08-cd0b45cfb3a7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2021 - 3 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85148000 - Medical analysis services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2023 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f14b1359-3db4-45d7-bf08-cd0b45cfb3a7
- 14 Jul 2021 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/968e52ac-bf1d-4683-bf5d-f2e51d0de7ae
- 10 Jun 2021 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41cf1435-5df6-4960-a65b-4a68b6aff219

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f14b1359-3db4-45d7-bf08-cd0b45cfb3a7
  13th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/968e52ac-bf1d-4683-bf5d-f2e51d0de7ae
  14th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41cf1435-5df6-4960-a65b-4a68b6aff219
  10th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000QCE9/wWo9yMlbTkm77OkRZrczCzVAAIzyhiowl.YikrbDVv8
  DHSC - Sheffield Hallam Uni Contract re Covid Event Testing - April 2021 (003)_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89ebfd7a-0571-4b1b-ada6-7df48d5bda8a
  DHSC - Sheffield Hallam Uni Contract re Covid Event Testing - April 2021 (003)_Redacted

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