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title: "Provision of COVID-19 blood samples"
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# Provision of COVID-19 blood samples

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65d118b6-1d1c-4e70-a712-e55dfa25a3f4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of COVID-19 blood samples has been completed by Public Health England (PHE), with the awarded contract going to Tissue Solutions Ltd. The contract, valued at £20,000, falls under the goods category of blood products and will span a period of three years, commencing from 29 April 2020 and concluding on 28 April 2023. The procurement was initiated through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and the tender period ended on 28 April 2020. The delivery addresses for this contract include various regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses engaged in the healthcare and medical supply sectors, especially those smaller enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in providing biological samples. Companies with expertise in manufacturing, sourcing, or distributing health-related products may find competitive advantages in similar future tenders. With the growing demand for blood products, businesses that are agile and innovative in addressing public health needs are well-suited to compete in upcoming procurement processes of this nature.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Tissue Solutions Ltd. for the provision of COVID-19 blood samples for a period of 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0067306-e3fa-4b9e-a5e6-4e4f02b15d01 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2020 - 28 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 5EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale South |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TISSUE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141510 - Blood products

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2021 at 11:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0067306-e3fa-4b9e-a5e6-4e4f02b15d01
- 10 Sep 2020 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0067306-e3fa-4b9e-a5e6-4e4f02b15d01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0067306-e3fa-4b9e-a5e6-4e4f02b15d01
  26th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
  Information about our organisation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ea5d7ee-b787-472b-85fd-4aee4f74632d
  ecm_7835 Redacted PO - JAR 26/03/2021

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