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title: "COVID-19 Laboratory Capacity Support"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2021-03-13"
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# COVID-19 Laboratory Capacity Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-664f6290-44ca-48ea-9eaa-562354d17cf6

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "COVID-19 Laboratory Capacity Support" is led by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), a key governmental body based in London. The tender falls under the category of business and management consultancy services and was executed through a limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract value is £131,994, and spans from 16 April 2020 to 19 June 2020, with the tender period ending on 14 April 2020. This process involved various regions across the United Kingdom, indicating a broad geographical interest in enhancing laboratory capacity.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in laboratory and health sector enhancements. Companies with experience in management consultancy, laboratory processes, or public health initiatives would be well-suited to engage with similar future tenders. The focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the tender's suitability criteria also suggests that smaller firms can effectively compete alongside larger organisations, potentially fostering innovation and diverse solutions in response to the ongoing health challenges.

## Notice

Supporting bringing in new laboratories to enhance existing capacity to meet targets for testing capacity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76334bb9-6113-4747-8e64-2ce3c7de0d6a |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2020 - 19 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £131,994 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £131,994 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PWC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2021 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76334bb9-6113-4747-8e64-2ce3c7de0d6a
- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5597eec6-6dc8-4ad6-853f-6d48590c6ba4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76334bb9-6113-4747-8e64-2ce3c7de0d6a
  13th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5597eec6-6dc8-4ad6-853f-6d48590c6ba4
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHzn/Y2rnEc7FW7osXdu99upGx1DJfOnI86TwYLQVOnPvsXo
  DHSC COVID-19 Secondment letter PwC Personnel signed_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHzt/_oKoPKl6wxgfcGiJjTyPjKgA.kNQt2VHem1nZSVmKR4
  DHSC COVID-19 Secondement letter xx Specific2 signed_Redacted

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