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title: "Home Antibody Testing Service Webinar"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)"
published: "2021-04-01"
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# Home Antibody Testing Service Webinar

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac3586ba-3364-4a0f-b9f5-35f0ea3e0a20

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (Test & Trace) is initiating a procurement process for a Home Antibody Testing Service, which is currently in the planning stage. The existing contract for these laboratory services is set to expire in Q2 2021, and a preliminary market engagement has taken place, with the engagement end date being 19th March 2021. Interested parties can obtain further information through the early engagement notice published on Contracts Finder. The procurement is aimed at suppliers providing diagnostic supplies and related services, located in London, UK.

This procurement opportunity presents growth prospects primarily for companies involved in laboratory and diagnostic services. Businesses that provide innovative solutions in antibody testing or have expertise in public health-related services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore participation in this tender, as these sectors could bring unique offerings to the table as potential suppliers in the upcoming procurement process.

## Notice

This is a preliminary market engagement as the existing contract for the antibody testing service is due to expire in Q2 2021, Test & Trace expects to launch a procurement process shortly to seek a supplier for these services going forward. *updated 19/03* webinar is available for download in the notes & attachment section

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aee455c1-a9d5-4526-bb07-1f72e634776f |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 14:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aee455c1-a9d5-4526-bb07-1f72e634776f
- 23 Mar 2021 at 17:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aee455c1-a9d5-4526-bb07-1f72e634776f
- 22 Mar 2021 at 08:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74a56b05-1f25-4de6-a1ae-78fa1e4c0a4a
- 11 Mar 2021 at 18:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173af704-1113-4173-8bc0-47f4a7aa5421

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aee455c1-a9d5-4526-bb07-1f72e634776f
  1st April 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74a56b05-1f25-4de6-a1ae-78fa1e4c0a4a
  22nd March 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173af704-1113-4173-8bc0-47f4a7aa5421
  11th March 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHus/rZHIVCoNdyt3pnaT7hH3BX_c.2YhUWiOBGkthq5xMcg
  CRE Supplier Event Notice Final-DHSC36635-DHSC36635
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIOW/3liVLAND1bWjACWhqzZEVbIRhUVN4qR33vqqdXX_Bg4
  CRE Webinar 19.03.2021

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