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title: "RESAS/017/20 - Integrating Covid19 testing data from wastewater with human testing data"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000645818"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2021-03-31"
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# RESAS/017/20 - Integrating Covid19 testing data from wastewater with human testing data

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000645818

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking a supplier for the contract titled "RESAS/017/20 - Integrating Covid19 testing data from wastewater with human testing data". This procurement falls under the services category and is situated in Edinburgh, Scotland. The current stage of the procurement process is active, with key dates including a bid opening on 19 March 2021 and a contract period lasting until 31 March 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the contract value is £119,765. The initiative aims to integrate data from human Covid-19 testing with wastewater testing to enhance local responses to the pandemic.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in biostatistical analysis, data integration, and public health consultancy. Companies with experience in handling complex datasets, particularly in the context of public health and environmental science, would be well-suited to compete. As the contract transitions from a prior non-competitive arrangement, organisations that can demonstrate robust capability in linking public health data with environmental metrics will find this a favourable avenue for business growth and partnership with the Scottish Government.

## Notice

Introduction 1. Scottish Government requires to procure integrative biostatistical support bringing together data from human Covid-19 testing and wastewater testing. This is to support the local response to Covid-19 especially in the rollout of local mass-testing. The contract is designed to start as soon as possible and run until the 31st March 2022. The work was proposed by the Chief Scientific Advisor for Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, and will be funded through RESAS - Rural and Environmental Science and Analytical Services. There has been an emergency contract running on a Non-Competitive Action (NCA) basis which comes to an end on 31st March 2021. This tender is on a competitive basis and will take the handover from the prior NCA. Background & Context 2. Because of the Covid-19 outbreak ongoing biostatistical support is needed to integrate human testing data for SARS-COV-2 with wastewater data from SEPA. This is to inform local mass-testing, and to give biostatistical support for NHS and Local Authorities on the integrated dataset. Currently the contract is held by Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland (BioSS).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scope /Statement of Requirement 3. This contract will supply integrative statistical support for Covid19 modelling. It covers the cost of using consultants to integrate SEPA wastewater testing data for SARS-Cov-2 with human testing data, in order to support health boards, local authorities and Scottish Government understand localised risk and identify prevalence in the population of the Coronavirus. 4. The supplier will produce local level estimates of SARS-CoV-2 prevalence based on population surveillance through integrating water-based samples from SEPA and NHS testing data from humans. This will then be made available to Scottish Government, NHS Scotland and the Directors of Public Health in each local authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410861 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £119,765 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIOMATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410861
- 1 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408166

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408166&idx=1
  1st March 2021 - RESAS/017/20 - ITT DOCUMENT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408166
  RESAS/017/20 - Integrating Covid19 testing data from wastewater with human testing data - Introduction 1. Scottish Government requires to procure integrative biostatistical support bringing together data from human Covid-19 testing and wastewater testing. This is to support the local response to Covid-19 especially in the rollout of local mass-testing. The contract is designed to start as soon as possible and run until the 31st March 2022. The work was proposed by the Chief Scientific Advisor for Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, and will be funded through RESAS - Rural and Environmental Science and Analytical Services. There has been an emergency contract running on a Non-Competitive Action (NCA) basis which comes to an end on 31st March 2021. This tender is on a competitive basis and will take the handover from the prior NCA. Background & Context 2. Because of the Covid-19 outbreak ongoing biostatistical support is needed to integrate human testing data for SARS-COV-2 with wastewater data from SEPA. This is to inform local mass-testing, and to give biostatistical support for NHS and Local Authorities on the integrated dataset. Currently the contract is held by Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland (BioSS).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410861
  RESAS/017/20 - Integrating Covid19 testing data from wastewater with human testing data - Introduction 1. Scottish Government requires to procure integrative biostatistical support bringing together data from human Covid-19 testing and wastewater testing. This is to support the local response to Covid-19 especially in the rollout of local mass-testing. The contract is designed to start as soon as possible and run until the 31st March 2022. The work was proposed by the Chief Scientific Advisor for Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, and will be funded through RESAS - Rural and Environmental Science and Analytical Services. There has been an emergency contract running on a Non-Competitive Action (NCA) basis which comes to an end on 31st March 2021. This tender is on a competitive basis and will take the handover from the prior NCA. Background & Context 2. Because of the Covid-19 outbreak ongoing biostatistical support is needed to integrate human testing data for SARS-COV-2 with wastewater data from SEPA. This is to inform local mass-testing, and to give biostatistical support for NHS and Local Authorities on the integrated dataset. Currently the contract is held by Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland (BioSS).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000645818

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