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title: "Provision of Services to Support the UK Covid-19 Testing Strategy"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-468f158a-d424-46e5-8977-d6588e9aadff"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-12-14"
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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-b5fd17-468f158a-d424-46e5-8977-d6588e9aadff

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Services to Support the UK Covid-19 Testing Strategy" was managed by the Department of Health and Social Care, with a focus on services provided by medical laboratories. This contract, valued at £152 million, falls within the healthcare sector and is based in London, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 27 April 2020, following a limited procurement method described as a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period extends from 28 April 2020 to 27 April 2021, marking significant deadlines for the performance of services outlined in the tender.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in health services and medical laboratories, especially those equipped to support large-scale testing strategies related to Covid-19. Companies specialising in laboratory services, healthcare technologies, and related infrastructure may find this a fitting opportunity to enhance their service offerings and expand their market presence. Given the high value of the contract and the ongoing relevance of Covid-19, businesses that can demonstrate efficiency and innovation in testing services will be particularly well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders.

## Notice

Provision of services to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/615ed22e-c062-4e57-af54-d7bd9f0c0aad |
| 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 | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2020 - 27 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £152,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £152,000,000 |
| 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 | ASTRAZENECA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2020 at 16:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/615ed22e-c062-4e57-af54-d7bd9f0c0aad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/615ed22e-c062-4e57-af54-d7bd9f0c0aad
  14th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEoq/3hj.oOEhBaw3d1c3piwEgTcZrItYSvUqjRXSKDhkMRU
  Project_Ios__Lab_Services_Agreement__EXECUTION_COPY_redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEpZ/K5Lxgke_rrHHTBo6gOnTx8_41URV_HO1VCCG6WzJZmE
  Template_Justification_for_Use_of_Article_32__AstraZeneca

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