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title: "Pilot Testing Programme for Expiry Extension - Lead Testing Partner"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2022-03-08"
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# Pilot Testing Programme for Expiry Extension - Lead Testing Partner

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0032fc9-7808-4511-ae78-5c670564fc0e

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for a Pilot Testing Programme for Expiry Extension - Lead Testing Partner in the services category. The procurement stage was completed, with a contract value of £70,000 in GBP. The tender period ended on 20th September 2021, and the contract period ran from 1st November 2021 to 30th June 2022. The lead testing partner will be based in Leeds, with delivery addresses across various locations including the United Kingdom and Europe.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs specializing in technical testing services to engage with the Department of Health and Social Care. Businesses capable of managing non-standard testing and pilot programmes are well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful supplier, The Surgical Materials Testing Laboratory TA Velindre NHS Trust, has demonstrated expertise in this area and is actively contributing to this public procurement process.

## Notice

Lead Testing Partner role for the pilot testing programme for type IIR masks and visors. Includes non-standard testing and pilot management.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/154a619b-b381-4565-878d-44d10a847567 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 (DHSC) |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE SURGICAL MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71632000 - Technical testing services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2022 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/154a619b-b381-4565-878d-44d10a847567

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/154a619b-b381-4565-878d-44d10a847567
  8th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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