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title: "Mini-competition for the provision of Additional Lab Capacity to the Test and Trace Programme"
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# Mini-competition for the provision of Additional Lab Capacity to the Test and Trace Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3014025a-e91e-4161-b0e9-2c17ed84e4c5

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) recently completed a procurement process for a mini-competition aimed at providing additional lab capacity to the COVID-19 Test and Trace Programme. This tender, with a total contract value of £34,100,000, falls under the medical laboratory services category and was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement period concluded on 30th July 2021, with the contract scheduled to run from 23rd August 2021 to 14th November 2021. The location for the delivery of services is in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical laboratory services, particularly those with the capabilities to support large-scale testing initiatives. Companies specialising in laboratory operations and Covid-19 testing solutions would be well-suited to take advantage of such contracts, as the demand for additional testing capacity continues in various public health contexts. Engaging in similar tenders could enable businesses to expand their operations and enhance their service offerings in a critical industry sector.

## Notice

Additional Lab Capacity to the COVID-19 Test and Trace Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7ee1f61-0d00-4038-a45a-06eeb5c5aba9 |
| 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 | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2021 - 14 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,100,000 |
| 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 | YOURGENE HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2021 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7ee1f61-0d00-4038-a45a-06eeb5c5aba9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7ee1f61-0d00-4038-a45a-06eeb5c5aba9
  9th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NRtS/TtGOIZrNehA5h.ioQh0FYgidP51ZUS36tqZD_pZqZfE
  Yourgene - Contract_Redacted

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