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Written question asked by Philip Davies (Conservative) on Friday, 4 June 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 June 2021. It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Monday, 14 June 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Abingdon Health

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, which companies and organisations competed for the contract that was awarded in October 2020 to Abingdon Health to provide 1 million rapid covid-19 tests; and which criteria Abingdon Health fulfilled in order to be awarded that contract.

Answer

No contract was awarded to Abingdon Health Limited in October 2020.

The Department continues to use the appropriate procurement procedures within the Public Contract Regulations to award contracts to suppliers. All suppliers pass through a rigorous regulatory and validation process to ensure that they meet the same high quality standards.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10262
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Contracts Screening Coronavirus Abingdon Health
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk