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title: "Mini-competition for the provision of Additional Lab Capacity to the Test and Trace Programme"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)"
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# Mini-competition for the provision of Additional Lab Capacity to the Test and Trace Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4516b0f-bc85-4501-ae64-cdcf22e8c81f

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) is conducting a mini-competition for the provision of Additional Lab Capacity to support the COVID-19 Test and Trace Programme. This procurement process falls under the category of medical laboratory services, with a total contract value of £81,000,000. The competitive tender concluded on 30 July 2021, and the contract period commenced on 23 August 2021 and will extend until 14 November 2021. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically via a call-off from a framework agreement, based in London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and laboratory services sector, particularly firms specialising in COVID testing solutions and laboratory operations. Given the scale of the contract and the ongoing demand for enhanced testing capabilities, companies that can offer innovative lab solutions or additional testing capacity would be well-positioned to respond. Furthermore, larger organisations with experience in governmental health contracts may find this tender especially relevant to their growth strategies.

## Notice

Additional Lab Capacity to the COVID-19 Test and Trace Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d0741f-d51d-4e54-9fe4-300ef0533485 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2021 - 14 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,000,000 |
| 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 (T&T) |
| 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 | COVID TESTING NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2021 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d0741f-d51d-4e54-9fe4-300ef0533485

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d0741f-d51d-4e54-9fe4-300ef0533485
  9th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NRij/SwVTnmxHLIahCHKipIw2V.yC1n.B.dhfJspCY51ITTI
  796 - CTN -_Redacted

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