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title: "DHSC Assisted Testing Framework"
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# DHSC Assisted Testing Framework

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fae35cde-ab3c-40e1-a088-1e48a30f666c

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has initiated a public procurement process for the "DHSC Assisted Testing Framework," aimed at delivering comprehensive Assisted Testing Services across the UK. This four-year framework has an estimated value of £386.6 million and is intended to support testing for future outbreaks of viruses and diseases, including the potential for pandemic responses. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 14th September 2021 and concluding on 13th September 2025. The tender process was conducted using an open procurement method, and the closing date for submissions was 25th June 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in health services, personnel supply, and training, especially in the context of supporting public health infrastructure. Companies providing medical personnel, health training services, and project management for testing operations would be particularly well-suited to participate. With a broad geographic coverage across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, the framework is designed for suppliers able to operate nationally and deliver varied testing solutions efficiently amidst evolving health challenges.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care has tendered for a 4-year UK-wide Framework to cover Assisted Testing requirements for the Authority (DHSC and other Contracting Authorities). This Framework is for the provision of Assisted Testing Services to support the Authority with outbreaks of viruses or diseases that require a testing programme. As part of this Framework the Government's Test and Trace Programme aims to deliver a comprehensive Assisted Testing Services across all four nations. The fully managed Assisted Testing Services are for any type of test site or location across the UK allowing for any test devices or technologies. The Services incl. but are not limited to the provision of Assisted Testing Services, training of own workforce or third parties, support of pilots and service evaluation of test devices, SOP development and deployment of the different roles individually. The Framework Value for the 4-year term of PS386.6m has been estimated according to a series of Forecast Scenarios for both DHSC and other participating bodies, these are based upon actual requirements or historical requests. DHSC has estimated a deliberately high value on the basis of a declining demand approach plus contingency, allowing for the possibility of one or more additional pandemic waves and/or the increased prevalence of a vaccine-resistant variants or other viruses/diseases that may potentially require a planned health response. The estimated values per Lot are indicative only as the Authority cannot predict with any certainty which Lots may be used for requirements. The Authority therefore reserves the right to go beyond the estimated value of a Lot where there is underspend on another Lot(s) and provided always that the Authority remains within the overall Framework value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/682908d9-378d-402e-bdc4-780c7b4d63a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2021 - 13 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £386,584,484 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £386,584,484 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ABBOTT TOXICOLOGY; IQVIA; REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; SODEXO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 75131100 - General personnel services for the government
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work
- 79421100 - Project-supervision services other than for construction work
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel
- 79632000 - Personnel-training services
- 80320000 - Medical education services
- 80330000 - Safety education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel
- 85148000 - Medical analysis services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2021 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/682908d9-378d-402e-bdc4-780c7b4d63a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/682908d9-378d-402e-bdc4-780c7b4d63a4
  14th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000Ng1r/BNHPfJRBKUmBv3tcYWIbptFId_1aelRDE2HVkSzohsQ
  DHSC Assisted Testing Framework Agreement_DHSC C21934_Sodexo-redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000Ng26/ssEkczrISD.gvf4zp4JXKOZxUNxQxeT4oazM21be8S4
  DHSC Assisted Testing Framework Agreement_DHSC C21934_Abbott Toxicology Ltd-Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000Ng21/HlN3TU6_4pryzAyTPIKp7UBFGJkHhtFxlvFRm_0v2_Y
  DHSC Assisted Testing Framework Agreement_DHSC C21934_IQVIA-Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000Ng1w/Wgtdx8UoZ4lsPkiWO2pqsxQqiBQw8id0iOmBUq8uQNI
  DHSC Assisted Testing Framework Agreement_DHSC C21934_Reed-Redacted

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