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title: "Provision of Schools Wastewater Testing Trial"
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# Provision of Schools Wastewater Testing Trial

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d701a86e-6b9e-40f0-bea6-bcbb94a99388

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is conducting a tender titled "Provision of Schools Wastewater Testing Trial," aimed at developing a school-level wastewater-based epidemiology surveillance system for SARS-CoV-2 detection in England. This procurement falls within the research and experimental development services category and has a contract value of £2,349,991. The procurement method is a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the tender period having ended on 1st October 2020. The contracting authority's office is located at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in research and experimental development services related to public health and safety. Businesses that excel in innovative wastewater management solutions, health surveillance technologies, or have relevant experience in the education sector may find this tender particularly advantageous. Engaging in such projects can enhance a company's portfolio, build relationships with government entities, and contribute to public health initiatives in the community.

## Notice

DHSC is aiming to develop a school-level WBE surveillance system for SARS-CoV-2 detection in schools in England and triangulate data with GP consultations and hospitalisations records as part of a wider COVID-19 wastewater programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a735e6a3-9775-46f0-84f0-5a59463e7b96 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,349,991 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,349,991 |
| 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 |
| 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 | MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY - HIGHER EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2020 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a735e6a3-9775-46f0-84f0-5a59463e7b96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a735e6a3-9775-46f0-84f0-5a59463e7b96
  20th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEG0/vI8abG5NBCxJHQO7GPz1Enes5Jmg7lEmVE2RvpxR1GU
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Middlesex University - Higher Education Corporation
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEFl/r.B9AGWrYrfclBj4P7LFGoNQaZOjpfV.PG_bgmcI1aw
  UoM - Schools Pilot - Fully Executed_Redacted

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