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title: "Test kits and lab services - CCN2"
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# Test kits and lab services - CCN2

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8da8014e-6602-4c8e-8e8c-aa0b9324e703

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed a procurement process for the provision of latex-free PCR testing kits and lab services, specifically aimed at accommodating inspectors with latex allergies. This contract, titled "Test kits and lab services - CCN2," falls under the goods category of natural rubber and latex products. The contract was awarded on 1st October 2021, with a total contract value of £316,000. The contract period spans from 1st November 2021 to 1st November 2022, and the delivery of these goods is directed to locations across England.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in medical supplies and testing equipment. Businesses that manufacture latex-free products or offer related lab services will find this tender particularly advantageous as they can respond to the specific health and safety requirements outlined by the CQC. Engaging in similar procurement processes can help SMEs expand their footprint in the healthcare sector while establishing their credibility as suppliers of essential health services.

## Notice

To provide latex free PCR testing kits and a specialist testing facility to enable Inspectors with a latex allergy to safely test for Covid-19 prior to crossing the threshold of a care provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e6b136-4a0b-44b8-96c9-5ff68d0515b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Other - Call Off Contract - Single Tender Action published values are estimated |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 1 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £316,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £396,500 |
| 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 | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4PA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | PRENETIC EMEA; PRENETICS EMEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03116000 - Natural rubber and latex, and associated products

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2022 at 16:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e6b136-4a0b-44b8-96c9-5ff68d0515b5
- 27 Sep 2021 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d31470db-1069-4458-938a-be57c3a7e8b1
- 22 Jul 2021 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2032b034-85a3-4f6d-a7b8-e35674747b03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e6b136-4a0b-44b8-96c9-5ff68d0515b5
  31st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d31470db-1069-4458-938a-be57c3a7e8b1
  27th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2032b034-85a3-4f6d-a7b8-e35674747b03
  22nd July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b1b620e-7f30-47e2-979f-514fa4bcc112
  CQC RCCO 029 Redacted Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b1d592d-00aa-40bb-8e82-46ed1da4e752
  Contract Variation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2afe7548-150b-4b88-978b-dfab25621ac9
  Change Control Notice

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