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title: "Asymptomatic Testing Evaluation (ATE) - Universal Offer Channel Research"
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# Asymptomatic Testing Evaluation (ATE) - Universal Offer Channel Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40161829-fdbd-4063-b00f-c710b229a0c8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T), which has conducted a tender titled "Asymptomatic Testing Evaluation (ATE) - Universal Offer Channel Research". This initiative falls within the research and development services category, specifically targeting public perceptions and engagement with asymptomatic COVID-19 testing. The tender was part of a selective procurement method, executed via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £109,000, commenced on 27th April 2021 and was completed by 26th August 2021. The award for this contract was announced on 27th May 2021 and is currently active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research and consultancy services in health-related sectors. Companies with expertise in public health studies, sociological research, or data analysis pertaining to health interventions would find themselves well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The service-oriented nature of this contract may appeal to larger firms with prior experience in executing comprehensive research programmes for government bodies, whilst allowing for potential collaboration with smaller entities that contribute specialised knowledge or local insights.

## Notice

Public Perceptions and Engagement with Asymptomatic Testing for COVID-19. Set out in Section 2, Part B (Specification) of the Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Agreement RM6018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a2a01d9-8f3f-4e41-8a45-d7f86cd195ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2021 - 26 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £109,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,000 |
| 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 | BMG RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2021 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a2a01d9-8f3f-4e41-8a45-d7f86cd195ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a2a01d9-8f3f-4e41-8a45-d7f86cd195ae
  27th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NXsh/XIMoyL8sdjgaZ14oeJdGdUCt._QGpwGSvkpWDttMNo4
  REDACTED R&M102 - BMG Countersigned Letter-of-Appointment - ATE - 25th May 21_Redacted

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