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title: "PCR Testing Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2021-02-08"
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# PCR Testing Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8490fc2a-1aa8-4b3f-ae18-3483c73089ad

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has successfully completed a tender for "PCR Testing Services," aimed at developing volume for PCR testing related to COVID-19, adhering to test and trace requirements. This procurement falls under the medical laboratory services category (CPV code: 85145000) and was conducted through a limited procurement method via a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period ended on 19 December 2020, and the contract duration covered from 19 December 2020 to 6 February 2021, with a total contract value of £7,610,000. The location for service delivery included multiple areas, such as the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This awarding presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical and healthcare sectors, particularly those specialising in laboratory services and COVID-19 testing solutions. Companies that have the capacity to handle high-volume testing operations and those with established capabilities in providing essential health services will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders within this domain. The successful supplier, Source Bioscience Limited, exemplifies the type of business poised for growth in this critical field.

## Notice

Urgent requirement to develop volume for PCR testing for COVID in line with test and trace requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b870579-d6f7-487a-91b1-71a40cfbb6f3 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2020 - 6 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,610,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,610,000 |
| 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 | SOURCE BIOSCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2021 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b870579-d6f7-487a-91b1-71a40cfbb6f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b870579-d6f7-487a-91b1-71a40cfbb6f3
  8th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFpl/DfyrKCe_RbUDzz17fxHspA2.8hm9hhm6GY.d5rmuO0E
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Source Bioscience
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFpk/CGJfoMyR_iKKDb8Hs6QpX93Ko7a9jvtN8iXVWVpjrxs
  Source BioScience UK signed_Redacted

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