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title: "COVID-19 Test Results Matching Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4b384c89-4b62-4725-baeb-0a3c7933eb41"
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buyer: "NHS DIGITAL"
published: "2020-12-21"
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# COVID-19 Test Results Matching Service

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b384c89-4b62-4725-baeb-0a3c7933eb41

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## Summary

NHS Digital has completed a procurement process for the provision of a COVID-19 Test Results Matching Service, with a total contract value of £8,000,000. This project falls under the software package and information systems industry category, aimed at facilitating messaging between pathology labs to ensure efficient processing of test results and requests. The contract period is set from 18th June 2020 to 17th June 2021, following a tender period that concluded on 1st June 2020. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, which suggests a limited competition framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in a crucial aspect of the UK's public health strategy. Businesses specialising in software development, digital communication solutions, or healthcare technology would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. By leveraging innovative technologies and services, these companies can contribute to the ongoing efforts in public health whilst potentially expanding their market presence and capabilities.

## Notice

NHS Digital is leading on the technological and digital elements of the COVID Test, Trace and Contain (TTC) programme working closely with the Department of Health and Social care (DHSC) and NHS Test and Trace. Testing is a key pillar of the Government's strategy to protect the NHS and save lives. The Government is committed to mass testing and its strategy can be located at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-scalingup-testing-programmes Tests in the UK are carried out through different routes: - pillar 1: swab testing in Public Health England (PHE) labs and NHS hospitals for those with a clinical need, and health and care workers - pillar 2: swab testing for the wider population, as set out in government guidance - pillar 3: serology testing to show if people have antibodies from having had COVID19 This contract is for the service is for the supplier to facilitate messaging between pathology labs so all test results and requests can be processed digitally.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7332f64-afbd-403c-9c9b-cb1e81d45ec8 |
| 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 | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2020 - 17 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | NHS DIGITAL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | X - LAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2020 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7332f64-afbd-403c-9c9b-cb1e81d45ec8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7332f64-afbd-403c-9c9b-cb1e81d45ec8
  21st December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-scalingup-testing-programmes

## Provenance

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