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title: "Supply of Sourcing and Procurement Support for Swab Consumables"
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# Supply of Sourcing and Procurement Support for Swab Consumables

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a2a1498-c0f6-44a2-9ba6-e50b3613afee

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Supply of Sourcing and Procurement Support for Swab Consumables" has been completed by the DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE in the United Kingdom. This contract, amounting to £122,000, falls under the services category, specifically concerning research, testing, and scientific technical simulators. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, which occurred due to it being below the threshold for competitive bidding. The contract was initiated with the tender period concluding on 28 May 2020, and the contract was active from 1 June 2020 to 31 July 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in sourcing and procurement support, particularly those capable of supplying medical consumables and related services. Companies that specialise in healthcare supplies or have expertise in procurement processes aligned with health service needs would be particularly well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. The DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE frequently requires support services that could drive growth for businesses that demonstrate relevant capabilities.

## Notice

Sourcing and Procurement Support for Swab Consumables

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca02ebcb-60ad-489d-ab61-82c1156d55ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £122,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £122,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2NS |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2020 at 12:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca02ebcb-60ad-489d-ab61-82c1156d55ee
- 5 Aug 2020 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca02ebcb-60ad-489d-ab61-82c1156d55ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca02ebcb-60ad-489d-ab61-82c1156d55ee
  16th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a11b1d7f-80e5-41dc-a77d-4968afcd695d

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