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title: "Covid-19 Care Homes Test Kits Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-be97cc5a-740d-420b-96da-95518ba8eb15"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2020-11-25"
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# Covid-19 Care Homes Test Kits Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be97cc5a-740d-420b-96da-95518ba8eb15

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Covid-19 Care Homes Test Kits Service" was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), located in London, UK. This contract, valued at £54,825, involves a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 17 March 2020, and the contract is active, spanning from 10 June 2020 until 9 June 2021. The classification falls under software package utilities, with provisions for delivery across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the health technology and software sectors, particularly those that can provide test kits and related services. Companies that specialise in health care solutions, data management, or operational technology are well-suited to compete in this process. The focus on care homes emphasizes the need for suppliers who understand the unique requirements of healthcare delivery in these settings.

## Notice

G-Cloud 11 call off of licences to support Care Home Test Kit Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2136522-e33d-45b7-8ecb-4e2e8c09f8ac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2020 - 9 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,825 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,825 |
| 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) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTH FAMILY |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48700000 - Software package utilities

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2136522-e33d-45b7-8ecb-4e2e8c09f8ac
- 29 Jun 2020 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ef7cb7f-20d4-4d55-b023-0ae6034a3af2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2136522-e33d-45b7-8ecb-4e2e8c09f8ac
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ef7cb7f-20d4-4d55-b023-0ae6034a3af2
  29th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kCz3/MYRfz_flQB2U6b3JHAZROYKpmfba.vtdhuerTm17yoU
  RM1557.11-G-Cloud-11-Call-off-contract - Softcat 10062020 Final tm signed_Redacted

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