National Network for Collection and Delivery of Completed COVID-19 Tests
Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) · Awarded contract
AwardedNational Network for Collection and Delivery of Completed COVID-19 Tests
Awarded 31 May 2021
Awarded31 May 2021
Value£78,640,244.00
SupplierRoyal Mail Group
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 3y 11mo ago1y 6mo term
Awarded 31 May 2021Expired 30 Nov 2022
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Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) awarded a contract to Royal Mail Group for the provision of a national network of drop-off points, collection of post-test samples from those points, and distribution of post-test samples to delivery points across the UK, including Northern Ireland.
The contract value is AUD 78,640,244.
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