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Provision of COVID-19 PCR Testing Services by VCS Foundation to Department of Health

Ended 4y 3mo agoExpired Wed, 29 June 2022
Awarded 30 June 202112mo term

About

Department of Health awarded a contract to VCS Foundation Ltd.

for providing diagnostic-quality PCR testing on individuals who are asymptomatic or ineligible to access health care under the Medicare Benefits Scheme.

Insight

This contract highlights the government's strategy to extend COVID-19 testing coverage to underserved populations, leveraging specialized pathology providers.

Value
$39,000,000.00
State
VIC
Category
Health & Medical

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