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title: "Understanding SARS-CoV-2 Infection, University College London"
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# Understanding SARS-CoV-2 Infection, University College London

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9b255e2-575d-422b-946c-0c7e8ef0c247

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Understanding SARS-CoV-2 Infection" was managed by the Department of Health & Social Care, focusing on research and development consultancy services. The contract, amounting to £2,053,769.32, has been awarded to University College London. The procurement method was classified as "Other," and the tender period concluded on 1st June 2020. The contract period spans from 1st June 2020 to 30th November 2021. This process took place in London, within the UK's healthcare sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy, particularly those specialising in healthcare, epidemiology, and social care. Companies with expertise in COVID-19 research, data analysis, or public health would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, allowing them to leverage their capabilities to contribute to vital healthcare initiatives.

## Notice

The Contractor will undertake a research project entitled Understanding SARS-CoV-2 infection, immunity and its duration in care home staff and residents in the UK (VIVALDI)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de5661a8-960d-4136-b511-f9fdd147b066 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,053,769 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,053,769 |
| 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 & 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 | UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2020 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de5661a8-960d-4136-b511-f9fdd147b066

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de5661a8-960d-4136-b511-f9fdd147b066
  10th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kD5Q/oVkrOcKVaunQ6alcNv6APPvjc5KCr8Qn0OMklmu27kM
  UCL_Redacted

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