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Provision of Lateral Flow Testing Assistants

DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency

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22 Oct 2021 at 09:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency has recently completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Lateral Flow Testing Assistants," classified under the "Services provided by nurses" category. This direct procurement involved a single tender action, with an awarded contract amounting to £443,440. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2021 and concluded on 18th August 2021, with the procurement officially awarded on 15th March 2021. The services were required in Swansea, Wales, and the details surrounding the award were published on 22nd October 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in staffing solutions or healthcare support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, as this procurement highlights the increasing demand for qualified personnel to support public health initiatives, thereby paving the way for growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Lateral Flow Testing Assistants

Notice Description

Provision of Lateral Flow Testing Assistants - Awarded Contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17e25dd6-7e76-437d-a8f0-3c0ec8ee8358
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1701866-02ab-4d06-bcc8-fa13c1f456b9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85141200 - Services provided by nurses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£443,440 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£443,440 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 18 Aug 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Optima Health UK Ltd

Further Information

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