--- title: "PRJ 4545 COVID-19 Test Digital Platform" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5b6396c3-5acc-47a6-9db1-022b99d1dbd4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b6396c3-5acc-47a6-9db1-022b99d1dbd4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b6396c3-5acc-47a6-9db1-022b99d1dbd4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b6396c3-5acc-47a6-9db1-022b99d1dbd4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS DIGITAL" published: "2021-03-15" --- # PRJ 4545 COVID-19 Test Digital Platform Buyer: NHS DIGITAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b6396c3-5acc-47a6-9db1-022b99d1dbd4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b6396c3-5acc-47a6-9db1-022b99d1dbd4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b6396c3-5acc-47a6-9db1-022b99d1dbd4.json) ## Summary The contract titled "PRJ 4545 COVID-19 Test Digital Platform" has been awarded by NHS Digital for the provision of a digital solution to support the COVID-19 National Test Service. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract, valued at £51,000,000, commenced on 20 June 2020 and is set to expire on 31 March 2021, with a possibility of extension due to ongoing pandemic challenges. The procurement method utilised was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract was officially awarded on 18 December 2020. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT solutions, software development, and digital service design, particularly those experienced in healthcare technology. Firms that can provide innovative and scalable digital solutions to support public health initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders in this arena. Given the increasing demands for robust digital platforms in response to public health emergencies, businesses with expertise in agile development and rapid deployment are likely to find valuable prospects in similar contracts. ## Notice Contract with Deloitte LLP for the provision of digital solution design, build and live service of a digital platform, ordering portals and mobile applications to support the Covid-19 National Test Service. The services provided under this contract support the digital and data journey for COVID-19 testing, currently amounting to millions of tests each week, and have introduced new capabilities as the testing programme has evolved to support the pandemic response. Following signature of the original contract, a contract variation was entered into on 12 February 2021 in order to reflect an increase in the scope of services being provided. Pursuant to this contract variation, the maximum contract value was increased to PS51,000,000. The contract has an initial period expiring on 31 March 2021 and includes an option to extend the contract by way of variation. The changing pressures of the pandemic due to the new variants in circulation and the increased rate of spread of the virus are both factors contributing to the criticality of ensuring that the testing services continue uninterrupted. Therefore, it is envisaged that the option to extend the contract is likely to be utilised to ensure there is no interruption to service, as this poses a significant risk to public health. Please note this contract was awarded on 18 December 2020. However due to technical reasons associated with the configuration of Contracts Finder, the contract award date is shown elsewhere in this notice as 19 June 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bac2c4fa-755b-4e62-9670-81e4ede56938 | | 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 | 15 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Jun 2020 | | Contract period | 19 Jun 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £51,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £51,000,000 | | 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DELOITTE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 15 Mar 2021 at 16:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bac2c4fa-755b-4e62-9670-81e4ede56938 - 26 Feb 2021 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bac2c4fa-755b-4e62-9670-81e4ede56938 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bac2c4fa-755b-4e62-9670-81e4ede56938 15th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4063931e-4011-40b1-a6f4-2ed69fd691aa n/a ## Notice URLs - https://digital.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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