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Lateral Flow Testing Services

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2021 at 10:33

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17 Feb 2021 at 10:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bracknell Forest Borough Council has completed a procurement process for "Lateral Flow Testing Services" aimed at providing staffing and logistics for lateral flow testing (LFT) within the Bracknell Forest area. This contract, valued at up to £950,000, is classified under miscellaneous health services and was awarded to Solutions 4 Health Ltd. The contract period commenced on 28th January 2021 and will last until 27th February 2022. The procurement method used was limited, specifically negotiated without a call for competition, and the tender process concluded on 26th January 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those capable of providing logistical support and staffing for public health initiatives. Companies with expertise in vaccination processes, testing services, and public health management would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The demand for high-quality and equitable health services during the ongoing public health crisis creates additional avenues for growth, as authorities seek reliable partners to implement effective testing solutions for their communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lateral Flow Testing Services

Notice Description

Staffing and logistics to deliver lateral flow testing (LFT) services within Bracknell Forest Borough. Contract is for a maximum period of 12 months, to a maximum value of PS950,000.00.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-499df73d-7888-481e-9fe9-ac4c11dfdf94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c065007-51cd-4dfe-8dec-aa529e7a05d8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2021 - 27 Jan 2022 6-12 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
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLUTIONS 4 HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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