Planning

Market Engagement Event - Covid19 Targeted Community Testing Programme

OLDHAM COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Feb 2021 at 12:14

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Oldham Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Market Engagement Event - Covid19 Targeted Community Testing Programme." This initiative is classified under health and social work services, with a total estimated value of £800,000. The council aims to commission a service to enable asymptomatic targeted testing at scale, and is hosting a market engagement event on 11 February 2021. Interested providers have until 10 February 2021 to engage in this procurement process, which aims to enhance community health response in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those equipped to deliver rapid community testing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly beneficial, as the buyer has indicated a preference for engaging them. Companies with capabilities in health service delivery, logistics, and community outreach are well-suited to compete for this contract, ultimately contributing to vital public health initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement Event - Covid19 Targeted Community Testing Programme

Notice Description

Oldham Council is seeking to commission a service to enable asymptomatic targeted testing at scale at significant pace. The Council is holding a market engagement event on Thursday 11 February 2021 and would like to invite interested providers to attend. Please see attached document for further information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bdac433-f469-467c-baa4-a8327bc8fa5f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Feb 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rajnish Ahuja
Contact Email
rajnish.ahuja@oldham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1UH
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Oldham East and Saddleworth

Further Information

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