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title: "Test and Trace Service Evaluation for Covid-19 Testing"
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# Test and Trace Service Evaluation for Covid-19 Testing

Buyer: TEST AND TRACE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a3e50c3-2049-4623-8cb1-c7b01e398abe

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is currently engaged in an active procurement process to secure a Contract Research Organisation (CRO) for the "Test and Trace Service Evaluation for Covid-19 Testing." This tender, classified under the research and development services category, is focused on assessing and improving the UK's COVID-19 testing capabilities. The procurement, which follows an open procedure, aims to conclude by 4th August 2021, with the anticipated contract start date on 1st October 2021 and a duration extending until 31st March 2022. Interested parties must confirm participation via email to Jeffrey Muthee at DHSC, as all communications and bid submissions are handled electronically.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly Contract Research Organisations and firms specialising in health-related evaluations and consultancy services. With a contract value of £22,500,000 and a minimum budget of £4,500,000, it is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can mobilise quickly and adapt to changing requirements. Potential bidders should be prepared for a critical transition phase, as the successful organisation will need to ensure seamless service continuity while adapting to the dynamic demands of the UK's public health strategy.

## Notice

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking Contract Research Organisation (CRO) support in managing and undertaking service evaluations. This will include evaluation initiation and delivery, site and data management, monitoring and analysis report writing in order to support UK's COVID-19 testing capabilities. Service evaluations examine the applicability of possible services. They are designed and conducted to define or judge current services and provide a view to what standards these services achieve, as referenced by the NHS Health Research Authority (HRA). The objective of DHSC service evaluations is to generate high-quality, reliable data on COVID-19 testing services (including technologies, delivery channels and methods). As a guide, each evaluation is run at c. 5-10 sites for c. 4-8 weeks and multiple evaluations can be run in parallel. Depending on the delivery model, each site will have 2-4 members of the evaluation team on the ground. However, this can differ and can be subject to change at short notice, typically driven by the NHS T&T strategic priorities and the epidemiology of the pandemic. While it is likely that the majority of service evaluations will be delivered via those models, given the unprecedented pace of the programme it is necessary to ensure there is flexibility in place to allow for new delivery models to be established in line with NHS T&T priorities a short notice. Participants wanting to take part in this tender will need to email Jeffrey.muthee@DHSC.gov.uk to confirming that they would like to participate. The tender documents will then be sent via email for your review and completion. All communications will be made via email including bid submissions. Mailbox will be monitored between 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f49eaaa-524d-4044-a7db-46f2b0d35f75 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEST AND TRACE |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2021 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f49eaaa-524d-4044-a7db-46f2b0d35f75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f49eaaa-524d-4044-a7db-46f2b0d35f75
  20th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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