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title: "DHSC Laboratory Testing Services Agreement"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-12-09"
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# DHSC Laboratory Testing Services Agreement

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c8d13b7-822c-437d-a5f3-3d7fd6ecbd3c

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed the procurement process for the "DHSC Laboratory Testing Services Agreement" aimed at providing critical diagnostic COVID-19 testing services. This procurement, categorised under medical laboratory services, employed a limited procurement method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a total contract value of £11,300,000. The tender period concluded on 12 October 2020, and the contract runs from the same date until 31 March 2021, covering multiple delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and laboratory services sector to engage with governmental contracts, especially those offering diagnostic and analytical services related to infectious diseases. Companies with capabilities in medical laboratory services or those providing related technologies and support services may find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for future tenders in this essential and expanding area of public health response.

## Notice

As part of HM Government emergency response to the Covid-19 pandemic emergency, UoB will provide diagnostic (RT-PCR) testing for COVID-19 to meet ambitious targets for numbers of tests performed. The Supplier has agreed to supply services in accordance with the commercial principles agreed between the parties

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e99fc4e-330f-440e-8865-f3a7d92f861b |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,300,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2020 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e99fc4e-330f-440e-8865-f3a7d92f861b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e99fc4e-330f-440e-8865-f3a7d92f861b
  9th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEiJ/JrnwKsUuwfatt5jgg4aHl0QnADpkzl6Vok_l0YLs0FY
  2020.10.07 UoB DHSC Interim Laboratory Testing Contract_Highlighted_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEiE/FfQE_AnSFkTG.NUCyWdnLBzOLfJw0ZAdLv_bAjf0t4E
  2020.10.30_DHSC_Laboratory_Testing_Contract__UoB_fully_signed_Redacted (002)_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEiO/JM5k_UGyB5GiHtbRGwVUojxgwybBdLNei1Ef2KO6mIg
  Justification_for_Use_of_Article_32__University of Birmingham

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