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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Correction to PQ62745

27 April 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Edward Argar Con Melton and Syston

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At a glance

Key points

  • The statement corrects a previous response about the Department of Health and Social Care's relationship with BGI and its UK subsidiary.
  • Public Health England awarded a call-off contract to BGI Genomics UK Ltd through a framework contract in August 2021.
  • The contract with BGI Genomics UK Ltd lapsed on November 14, 2021, and no further contracts have been awarded since then.

Issue summary

The statement corrects an earlier response regarding the Department of Health and Social Care's relationship with Beijing Genomics Institute (BGI) and its subsidiary, BGI Genomics UK Ltd.

Action requested

No specific action is requested; the minister is clarifying that Public Health England awarded a call-off contract to BGI Genomics UK Ltd through a framework contract in August 2021, which lapsed on November 14, 2021, and no further contracts have been awarded.

Key facts

  • The Department of Health and Social Care had a collaborative link with BGI Genomics UK Ltd.
  • Public Health England awarded a call-off contract to BGI Genomics UK Ltd in August 2021 following a mini competition.
  • The call-off contract lapsed on 14 November 2021.
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