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title: "ACF technologies - Queues managing software for Covid-19 Response"
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# ACF technologies - Queues managing software for Covid-19 Response

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-233a0d54-cb6a-4361-a73b-fa9aa823618a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "ACF technologies - Queues managing software for Covid-19 Response" was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) based in London, England. The procurement, classified under the medical software package category (CPV 48180000), was initiated as a limited tender using a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period concluded on 12 April 2020, while the contract commences from 13 April 2020 and lasts until 13 October 2020. The awarded value of the contract is £800,000, aimed at establishing a queuing system to aid in the management of Covid-19 testing capabilities across several delivery locations including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) equipped to develop or provide medical software solutions, particularly those specialising in health-related technologies. Businesses involved in software development, system integration, and IT support services will find this a suitable arena to offer their expertise. Given the focus on the Covid-19 response, firms that can demonstrate a track record in healthcare technology and compliance with regulatory standards may strengthen their competitive edge in bidding for similar future contracts.

## Notice

Within the DHSC CoVID-19 Strategy we require to provide the software, hardware and configuration to manage the queuing system to book and manage the testing capability for Covid-19. ACF provides licences for the software, machinery and support to deliver the service and the security to protect it.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e73f3cc9-ecfe-4c9f-9ae3-2d4e1a7cc83b |
| 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 | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2020 - 13 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | ACF TECHNOLOGIES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48180000 - Medical software package

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2021 at 21:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e73f3cc9-ecfe-4c9f-9ae3-2d4e1a7cc83b
- 22 May 2020 at 08:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e73f3cc9-ecfe-4c9f-9ae3-2d4e1a7cc83b
- 18 May 2020 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e73f3cc9-ecfe-4c9f-9ae3-2d4e1a7cc83b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e73f3cc9-ecfe-4c9f-9ae3-2d4e1a7cc83b
  16th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a9e20b6-6a4a-441b-b65e-c7466bca8fc4

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