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title: "Quality Control Services for Test Kits & Consumables"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)"
published: "2021-10-06"
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# Quality Control Services for Test Kits & Consumables

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d893c8ff-2a27-44a6-924d-572f1e98101c

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) has recently concluded a procurement process for the "Quality Control Services for Test Kits & Consumables," aimed at providing External Quality Assurance for Covid-19 Test Kits and Consumables as part of the Test & Trace programme. This tender was classified under the laboratory services industry and was executed through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender ended on 31st August 2021, with an award made on 22nd September 2021, and the contract runs from 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2022, with a total value of £3,311,423. The project was located in London, SW1P 3HX, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory services sector, particularly those specialising in technical inspection, testing services, and auditing. Companies with capabilities in providing quality assurance and related services for medical and laboratory equipment would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders, thereby enhancing their business profile and market reach post-Covid-19. Given the complex requirements outlined by the Department of Health and Social Care, businesses with a track record in public health and safety compliance are encouraged to prepare for upcoming opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

The provision of External Quality Assurance Requirements for Covid-19 Test Kits & Consumables requirement for the Authority's Test & Trace programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e7354b-234d-418f-a305-c26733fade1b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,311,423 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,311,423 |
| 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 (T&T) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HX |
| 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 | INTERTEK TESTING & CERTIFICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2021 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e7354b-234d-418f-a305-c26733fade1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e7354b-234d-418f-a305-c26733fade1b
  6th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NZ6A/j8kyFPhp29V.6d1NdE_5Kl21qRC.d8gH8LToH0p6n3A
  CR826 Quality Control Services for Test kits Consumables - Order Form (Revised) FINAL SIGNED__Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NZ61/Av0gH2E2l9wccpaUBqc33UpQXaNCssrMghcCP_WWZLc
  CR826 Quality Control Services for Test Kits Consumables - Pricing Schedule_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NZ5r/7UAgBC6bHo4CfyV2kKVQvNj0fcfbnxL6uHhbeFFNK1A
  CR826 Quality Control Services for Test Kits Consumables_Tender Response_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NZ60/lulhrWKxt0eH7nMY42mvATdVaKYUrlLHhYzdQtjsuaE
  CR826 Quality Control Services for Test Kits & Consumables Statement of Requirements
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NZ65/M3vpmouC_TmTki_TgIttTyaNrDFbuxZ_jVQ5BCiB4s4
  CR826 Quality Control Services for Test kits & Consumables - Clarifications
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NZ5q/iMR_8IYB7moaghMloOFbiOoKas6FI8QPwnBORe4ogCw
  Intertek Group plc - DoG - signed_Redacted

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