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title: "COVID Testing Information & advice sites"
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# COVID Testing Information & advice sites

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c8e7acf-2f4c-4b48-8438-96b6680bbbba

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## Summary

The procurement process is conducted by the Department for Transport (DfTc) in London, concerning the contract titled "COVID Testing Information & advice sites" within the executive services industry category. This procurement was carried out through a direct method via a single tender action, with an award value of £9,000,000. The contract period commenced on 26 January 2021 and concluded on 30 April 2021. The tender period ended on 25 January 2021, indicating a completed process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their expertise in public health services, particularly in the wake of increased demand arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide information and advice services related to health could find this an accessible bidding opportunity. With the contract already awarded to Identity Holdings, similar businesses may want to prepare for future tenders in this sector to leverage their capabilities in healthcare communication and advisory services.

## Notice

COVID Testing Information & advice sites

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac268081-eb7e-4991-a77c-bddef95a563c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,000,000 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IDENTITY HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75111100 - Executive services

## Release History

- 28 May 2021 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac268081-eb7e-4991-a77c-bddef95a563c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac268081-eb7e-4991-a77c-bddef95a563c
  28th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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