--- title: "DHSC Assisted Testing Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-23086d87-8193-47bb-a5ef-a018a4429c22" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-23086d87-8193-47bb-a5ef-a018a4429c22" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23086d87-8193-47bb-a5ef-a018a4429c22.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23086d87-8193-47bb-a5ef-a018a4429c22.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)" published: "2021-05-18" --- # DHSC Assisted Testing Framework Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23086d87-8193-47bb-a5ef-a018a4429c22 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-23086d87-8193-47bb-a5ef-a018a4429c22) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23086d87-8193-47bb-a5ef-a018a4429c22.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) is currently inviting tenders for the "DHSC Assisted Testing Framework," a four-year nationwide procurement initiative in the UK. This framework aims to provide Assisted Testing Services to the authority and other contracting bodies in response to outbreaks of viruses or diseases. Key details of this procurement include a project value of approximately £386.58 million and a tender period that ends on 9th June 2021. The contract will commence on 26th July 2021 and conclude on 25th July 2025. The procurement is conducted via an open procedure, making it accessible to various suppliers across the UK. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand their services in the health and public service sectors. Companies that specialise in testing services, personnel supply, medical training, and project management are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With a focus on comprehensive testing frameworks, bidders will need to demonstrate capacity in diverse testing environments while potentially partnering with local entities to align with government objectives, thus enabling growth and collaboration across the health services landscape. ## Notice The Department of Health and Social Care is tendering for a 4-year UK-wide Framework to cover Assisted Testing requirements for the Authority (DHSC and other Contracting Authorities). This Framework is for the provision of Assisted Testing Services to support the Authority with outbreaks of viruses or diseases that require a testing programme. As part of this Framework the Government's Test and Trace Programme aims to deliver a comprehensive Assisted Testing Services across all four nations. The fully managed Assisted Testing Services are for any type of test site or location across the UK allowing for any test devices or technologies. The Services incl. but are not limited to the provision of Assisted Testing Services, training of own workforce or third parties, support of pilots and service evaluation of test devices, SOP development and deployment of the different roles individually. For additional information please refer to the Additional Information Section. To access this opportunity please follow this link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a074J000007Fb5xQAC&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ebd3858-457a-45a9-b013-c70f9593f43a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jul 2021 - 25 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £386,584,484 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments - 75131100 - General personnel services for the government - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work - 79421100 - Project-supervision services other than for construction work - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff - 79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel - 79632000 - Personnel-training services - 80320000 - Medical education services - 80330000 - Safety education services - 80500000 - Training services - 80561000 - Health training services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel - 85148000 - Medical analysis services ## Release History - 18 May 2021 at 08:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ebd3858-457a-45a9-b013-c70f9593f43a - 18 May 2021 at 08:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af886dbc-d793-4e9a-816e-1c281be1c7ee - 29 Apr 2021 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a529b88-d0c9-4b3e-ac01-6bc282da2238 - 28 Apr 2021 at 20:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbb0bda1-875d-4053-b3ce-eb55f17b644a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ebd3858-457a-45a9-b013-c70f9593f43a 18th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af886dbc-d793-4e9a-816e-1c281be1c7ee 18th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a529b88-d0c9-4b3e-ac01-6bc282da2238 29th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbb0bda1-875d-4053-b3ce-eb55f17b644a 28th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kUzI/hX.YvJxR.3BpH7khPG7Gkac4L5VD3KgxKH6KtFHUFGQ Contracts Finder Notice - CF-01371 - Participating Authorities - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kUz8/ChN1hB7y5wKsl4XHphO7cqxkgbgpD2eOeG2d6UliUg8 Contracts Finder Notice - CF-01371 - Additional Information ## Notice URLs - https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a074J000007Fb5xQAC&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters= ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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