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title: "Provision of laboratory services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# Provision of laboratory services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef937a61-21d8-4289-920a-3cdb5c7bd89b

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## Summary

The public procurement process pertains to the provision of laboratory services to support the UK’s COVID-19 Testing Strategy, initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care. This procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a budget of £82,000,000. The contract period commenced on 25 March 2020 and concluded on 30 April 2021. The tender has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 20 April 2020, and it is relevant to the healthcare industry, specifically classified under CPV code 85145000 for services provided by medical laboratories. The award notice was published on 10 December 2020, detailing the specifications and requirements for the services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and laboratory services sectors, particularly those that can provide specialised testing services, medical equipment, or related logistical support. While the contract was awarded to UK Biocentre Limited, other small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities aligned to the UK’s public health strategies could leverage similar tenders for growth. The substantial budget allocated reflects a critical need within the public health infrastructure, encouraging competitive proposals from any businesses looking to engage in government contracts and contribute to national health initiatives.

## Notice

Provision of goods and services to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbea26ea-9a78-407b-adda-5c056daf5482 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,000,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | UK BIOCENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2020 at 17:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbea26ea-9a78-407b-adda-5c056daf5482

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbea26ea-9a78-407b-adda-5c056daf5482
  10th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEls/wWwQzP8ABNTnuT0wmj9N1_iljCuE_zneBzrLMGh64Fo
  Justification_for_Use_of_Article_32__UKBC
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kElr/AhgeQlCVE03cGqlbNy_R20UmEb1ajIDXBfh0wKhhUaM
  UKBC_dhsc_let_agreement_1007FINAL_Redacted (002)_Redacted

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