Tender

P0785 - Operation Eagle - PCR/LFD Drop and Collect Test Service

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2021 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is seeking to award a contract for the "Operation Eagle - PCR/LFD Drop and Collect Test Service". This procurement is categorised under general personnel services for the government, with an emphasis on citizen engagement and public health support related to COVID-19 testing. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline of 17th May 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 14th June 2021 and will extend until 2nd January 2022. Interested suppliers must register through Birmingham City Council's e-tendering portal to participate in the process.

This opportunity presents substantial potential for businesses in the healthcare and testing services sectors, particularly those specialising in project management, technical testing, and community health services. Companies that provide personal protective equipment (PPE) or logistics support for medical services would also be well-positioned to compete. By engaging in this contract, businesses can enhance their visibility and contribute significantly to public health initiatives while expanding their operational footprint in the West Midlands region.

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Notice Title

P0785 - Operation Eagle - PCR/LFD Drop and Collect Test Service

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a Contract with up to three service providers for the provision of a PCR/LFD Drop and Collect COVID-19 Test Service. Management and coordination of ground teams for outreach - taking home test kits and / or associated information to residents in areas of high incidence. Where tests are being distributed this would include collecting these tests and returning them to the hub for processing within time constraints to ensure viability of tests. The services include the following: - Territory Management and Citizen Engagement o Using postcodes provided by the Council, target at least 250 residences per five-person team per day and seek to maximise resident engagement in testing. o Review target areas regularly with the Council to refine and identify addresses to prioritise. o Provide kits for everyone who is in the household at the time. Residents will need to register the kits online. o Standard operating times are 10:00 to 18:00, ensuring the kits get back to the drop off point by 19:00, but this may be varied by agreement. o Avoid clinical risk of exposure to the virus at all times for staff and residents through rigorous approach in accordance with SOPs. - Equipment o Standard PPE to be supplied by the Provider including visors, gloves, masks, social distance messaging armbands all used in accordance with enclosed SOP. o Provide Staff ID cards and brand in conjunction with the Council along with logo and any supporting contact information agreed to produce ID for each team member. o The Council will provide branded high vis jackets. - Project Management o Management approach to enable objective to be achieved in accordance with this specification. o Reporting required - cumulative/daily tracker showing households approached, actual engagements, tests delivered and collected, key reasons for refusal of tests, any issues with failed tests, qualitative feedback from residents. - Communication and Support o The Council to provide a helpline number for resident enquiries and update the Council website regarding the programme and deployment of PFS officers. o Provider to request from the Council if their staff need any additional info / messaging in addition to the DHSC standard doorstep SOP. - DHSC Door to Door SOPs o Comply with the following DHSC Door to Door SOPs A contract will be awarded to up to a maximum of three of the top ranked successful tenderers. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you t... Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ab077d5-1e57-4169-9af5-72698aab9072
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94422565-a420-44d3-9248-5801072039c9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71632000 - Technical testing services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

75131100 - General personnel services for the government

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85148000 - Medical analysis services

85323000 - Community health services

90524000 - Medical waste services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2021 - 2 Jan 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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