--- title: "Laboratory Test Validation Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-753fcc09-b502-443a-b4ad-c8a841093caa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-753fcc09-b502-443a-b4ad-c8a841093caa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-753fcc09-b502-443a-b4ad-c8a841093caa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-753fcc09-b502-443a-b4ad-c8a841093caa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)" published: "2021-02-24" --- # Laboratory Test Validation Services Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-753fcc09-b502-443a-b4ad-c8a841093caa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-753fcc09-b502-443a-b4ad-c8a841093caa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-753fcc09-b502-443a-b4ad-c8a841093caa.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) is planning a procurement process for Laboratory Test Validation Services, located in London, United Kingdom. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone of engagement set to end on 3rd March 2021. The procurement aims to explore the feasibility of private validation services for clinical testing products and involves a Preliminary Market Consultation (PMC) rather than an immediate call for competition. Interested parties should refer to the detailed requirements outlined in the documents provided. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical laboratory services to engage with the Department of Health and Social Care, potentially paving the way for future contracts. Companies keen on expanding their portfolios in clinical testing and validation services may find this process particularly relevant. Participation in this market consultation can help organisations better understand the needs of the Department and position themselves effectively for any subsequent procurement opportunities that may arise. ## Notice This is a Preliminary Market Consultation (PMC) only on the feasibility and potential scope of the provision of private test validation services of clinical testing products. This Preliminary Market Consultation is not a call for competition. Following this Preliminary Market Consultation, the Department may conclude that procurement is not the best solution to meet a particular strategic outcome. The Department may conclude that it would be better to do something entirely different to the intent within this Preliminary Market Consultation. It is essential that any organisation participating in the Preliminary Market Consultation understands that a procurement opportunity is not guaranteed. Should a procurement opportunity arise subsequently, involvement in the Preliminary Market Consultation will not affect an organisation's positioning either positively or negatively . Please read the document entitled "Detailed Requirements for Validation Laboratory Services" at the link provided, and use the Questions and Responses Template to respond at the email address below. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78eb393c-fd68-432e-8dcc-5f4bec2757bf | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Mar 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T) | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories ## Release History - 24 Feb 2021 at 12:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78eb393c-fd68-432e-8dcc-5f4bec2757bf - 24 Feb 2021 at 12:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/107bff75-0cce-4d37-90c7-128bd14cfa03 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78eb393c-fd68-432e-8dcc-5f4bec2757bf 24th February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/107bff75-0cce-4d37-90c7-128bd14cfa03 24th February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kGzl/RVc14jyb7ZcUvsqfmx3yJP.22G20WQhfYTvp_DgZ4gc Detailed Requirements for Validation Laboratory Services - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kGzk/Aa1lRlRlFBXkI6e0Rscsqb0CQEzksTrZkaaEfBj_C4I Questions and Responses ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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