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title: "Provision of end-to-end serology testing service for COVID-19 testing"
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# Provision of end-to-end serology testing service for COVID-19 testing

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37c64e11-e6c2-4d4b-94f8-18f7e1ded51b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care in the United Kingdom, which has completed a tender for the provision of an end-to-end serology testing service for COVID-19 testing. The tender was awarded to Thriva Limited and pertains to the diagnostic supplies industry. The contract, valued at £61,811,779, commenced on 10 August 2020 and will conclude on 10 May 2021. This procurement followed a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in diagnostic services and health-related supplies. Companies with expertise in sourcing testing kit components, lab processing, and distribution of medical supplies will find this contract particularly relevant. Given the scope of services required, businesses with capabilities in logistics, medical testing, and related fields would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement processes.

## Notice

* Sourcing of the testing kit components, the building and fulfilment of the kits. * Lab processing of the samples. * Distribution of the testing kits and the return of samples to labs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49083f42-3699-4098-afab-5817507a1423 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2020 - 10 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,811,779 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,811,779 |
| 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 | THRIVA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2021 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49083f42-3699-4098-afab-5817507a1423

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49083f42-3699-4098-afab-5817507a1423
  15th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFJA/orIJIONzDkmSuG7w._O1981fR3l1Z_ySgnb3gYPXu50
  DHSC_Thriva_Serology_Testing_Services_Agt__10082020_Redacted4
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFJK/G7viPw46x_O1NX3yb8VL3BJcNwRqFDcyhVRWEUTT2qc
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Thriva Ltd

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