---
title: "Provision of Postal Testing Kits to Allow Testing for COVID19"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028ecf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND"
published: "2021-01-29"
---

# Provision of Postal Testing Kits to Allow Testing for COVID19

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028ecf

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the provision of Postal Testing Kits to facilitate COVID-19 testing, initiated by Public Health England. This tender falls under the healthcare services category and was conducted as a limited procurement method due to the urgency of the pandemic. The award was made on 19 March 2020, with the total contract value amounting to £500,000. Although the contract is currently active, it is important to note that only one bid was received for this contract.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare-related services and supplies, particularly those specialising in medical testing products. Companies with the capability to deliver postal testing kits efficiently and comply with health regulations would be well-positioned to explore similar future opportunities, especially in light of ongoing public health needs and the potential for further contracts from governmental health authorities.

## Notice

Provision of Postal Testing Kits to Allow Testing for COVID19

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Postal Testing Kits to Allow Testing for COVID19

### Procurement Information

Single Tender Action. The product was already in use and approved by the Department of Health and Social Care and the urgency of the Pandemic caused us to award a contract without prior competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001913-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAVING LIVES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2021 at 22:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001913-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/phe

## Provenance

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