--- title: "DHSC Assisted Testing RTS Call- Off Contract Lot 1" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-48357bd8-c0a0-4399-948d-b851dda27be8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48357bd8-c0a0-4399-948d-b851dda27be8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48357bd8-c0a0-4399-948d-b851dda27be8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48357bd8-c0a0-4399-948d-b851dda27be8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY" published: "2022-11-15" --- # DHSC Assisted Testing RTS Call- Off Contract Lot 1 Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48357bd8-c0a0-4399-948d-b851dda27be8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48357bd8-c0a0-4399-948d-b851dda27be8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48357bd8-c0a0-4399-948d-b851dda27be8.json) ## Summary The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract for Assisted Testing Services under the DHSC Assisted Testing Framework. The contract, titled "DHSC Assisted Testing RTS Call-Off Contract Lot 1," is for Regional Test Sites in London, the Southeast, and Southwest regions of England. The contract has an initial duration of six months, with the potential for two 6-month extensions. The contract value ranges from £5.58m to £16.74m. The procurement method used is selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 27th August 2021, and the contract period spans from 8th October 2021 to 7th April 2022. This public procurement contract for Assisted Testing Services presents opportunities for businesses providing general personnel services, medical services, community services, education services, health training services, and related fields. Businesses experienced in providing medical personnel, health services, and staff-related services are well-suited to compete. The UK Health Security Agency acted as the buying organisation in this procurement process. As the contract has been awarded, suppliers will need to fulfil the service delivery requirements outlined for the Regional Test Sites in London and other regions mentioned. ## Notice The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract after running a Call-Off competition under the DHSC Assisted Testing Framework. This contract is for the provision of Assisted Testing Services at Regional Test Sites in London, the Southeast and Southwest regions of England. The contract is for an initial period of six months with the option to extend for two further periods of 6 + 6 months, subject to the Authority's approval and confirmation. The contract value for the initial 6-month term is PS5.58m and the maximum value for a period of 18 months is PS16.74m. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6501ab42-6796-4db4-9593-a783e612d7c6 | | 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 | 15 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Oct 2021 | | Contract period | 7 Oct 2021 - 7 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,736,619 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £5,578,873 | | 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY | | Additional buyers | ATAMIS LTD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3HX | | 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 | TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SODEXO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments - 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services - 75131100 - General personnel services for the government - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 79421100 - Project-supervision services other than for construction work - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff - 79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel - 80320000 - Medical education services - 80561000 - Health training services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel - 85148000 - Medical analysis services ## Release History - 15 Nov 2022 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6501ab42-6796-4db4-9593-a783e612d7c6 - 15 Nov 2022 at 11:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/960f5072-492b-4576-a254-dfad58e17840 - 24 Oct 2022 at 08:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/960f5072-492b-4576-a254-dfad58e17840 - 8 Nov 2021 at 17:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/960f5072-492b-4576-a254-dfad58e17840 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6501ab42-6796-4db4-9593-a783e612d7c6 15th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/960f5072-492b-4576-a254-dfad58e17840 15th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000Gvoi/TxGF9_SIWaCuNXCIWRvx4D.Bxkky1AEBjX7.CdJoDEA DHSC Assisted Testing RTS Call-Off Contract Lot 1 (C21934_CO1_L1) LOT 1 04.11_Redacted FINAL_Redacted v2.1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b8487292-f6bc-45ba-80df-188c0b5f5907 Redacted Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/93956eaf-2991-404d-86aa-f80cc95ef5a1 DHSC Assisted Testing RTS Call-Off Contract Lot 1 (C21934_CO1_L1) LOT 1 04.11_Redacted FINAL_Redacted v2.1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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