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title: "Laboratory Testing Services Agreement"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# Laboratory Testing Services Agreement

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92cdb67b-6226-4b87-95ce-94ceefcf0fa6

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a Laboratory Testing Services Agreement initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care, located in London, UK. This contract, valued at £7,526,279, was awarded to Imperial College Projects Limited for the provision of diagnostic (RT-PCR) testing for COVID-19. The procurement method followed was a limited procedure, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract period ran from December 15, 2020, to March 31, 2021. The tender was completed with the award date being December 15, 2020, and the contract documents were published on February 1, 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on medical laboratory services, particularly those that specialise in diagnostic testing. Companies that have experience in providing quality testing services or have a strong technological foundation in laboratory processes would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. The awarded contract showcases the need for reliable and efficient service providers in the healthcare sector, which can be crucial for the ongoing management of public health services.

## Notice

Provision of diagnostic (RT-PCR) testing for COVID-19

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85106aac-ae4a-403b-a5ed-935edd0b17e5 |
| 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 | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,526,279 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,526,279 |
| 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 | IMPERIAL COLLEGE PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2021 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85106aac-ae4a-403b-a5ed-935edd0b17e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85106aac-ae4a-403b-a5ed-935edd0b17e5
  1st February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFDR/o.mw0V2d2CmweY6FBrtBqX7tYbjggE1Tlz521yUAq3U
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Imperial College Projects
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFh2/FAPPyx2edh93bTWb7aaQoLc468EzIlIpoznOuQnC9YI
  Signed_Redacted

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