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title: "Provision of services to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3a1d9aa6-540a-49cf-afbe-a28d4e0d5e19"
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# Provision of services to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a1d9aa6-540a-49cf-afbe-a28d4e0d5e19

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of services to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy" was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care. This contract, valued at £6,000,000, falls under the medical personnel supply services category and was located in London, UK. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract period spanning from 17 April 2020 to 19 November 2020. The procurement method was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, which typically caters to urgent needs of the buyer.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies within the health services sector, especially those experienced in providing recruitment and staffing services. Businesses that specialise in agency provision of personnel and have capabilities for large-scale operations will find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future as public health priorities continue to evolve. With the ongoing need for medical personnel, companies that can demonstrate agility and compliance with health regulations stand to benefit greatly.

## Notice

Contract for the supply services in relation to response management (including agency provision of personnel comprising of paid staff and volunteers) and payment functions on behalf of DHSC as part of the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f20e05b-4be0-45f2-aaf2-fffd552cfcff |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2020 - 19 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2020 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f20e05b-4be0-45f2-aaf2-fffd552cfcff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f20e05b-4be0-45f2-aaf2-fffd552cfcff
  8th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEfe/gEaarrzOHQSFCa_qL97t123LK6QlD24OEKBLd4BIW4Q
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEfj/SWLY2Rutl9vqkQdvm0woiJjoBIBPpfVNt7n3OHY1MFg
  MOU DHSC Reed_DHSC (16.04.20) Final (002) signed_Redacted

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