Planning

Lateral Flow Testing - Nursing Assistants (4 to 6)

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Planning

13 Jan 2022 at 15:11

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Lateral Flow Testing - Nursing Assistants (4 to 6)." This initiative falls under the health and social work services industry category, and it is set to take place across various DVLA sites in Swansea, Wales. The planned engagement end date is 28 February 2022, with the aim to provide Lateral Flow Testing support for staff in compliance with Public Health Wales recommendations. The Invitation to Tender is anticipated to be launched in February 2022, with the testing assistants required to start work on 21 July 2022 for a duration of 24 weeks, divided into four 6-week sections.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in COVID-19 testing solutions. Companies that can provide qualified nursing staff and meet the minimum standards for domestic asymptomatic testing are well-suited to compete. The programme aims to safeguard the health of DVLA employees and their communities, offering a chance for businesses to expand their service offerings within the public sector. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest to receive updates about the forthcoming tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lateral Flow Testing - Nursing Assistants (4 to 6)

Notice Description

DVLA has a potential upcoming opportunity for a Lateral Flow Testing (LFT) company to support and provide Lateral Flow Testing to its staff in line with the Agency's critical testing activity, recommended by Public Health Wales. Organisations providing any LFT testing service must meet the minimum standards in general population COVID-19 testing (domestic asymptomatic), please see embedded link within this notice. DVLA's aim is to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace, protecting its staff and wider community. The requirement is for 4-6 LFT assistants to begin work on 21 July 2022 to 5 January 2023. The work is for 24 weeks, split into 4 x 6-week sections with the option to continue or cease taken 2 weeks before the end of the session in use. The LFT assistants will be required, 5 days per week Monday-Friday, 8:30 to 17:00 on a number of DVLA sites. The Invitation to Tender will be published on Contracts Finder with an estimated launch date of February 2022. Please could you register interest on whether you would like to be informed when this opportunity comes to market. Any questions about this opportunity can be directed to Jonathan.Young@dvla.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9875550b-081e-4f51-94bf-9f983d9ecdb6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54c198d8-8f49-4271-8e06-98ef8a88cab4
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85141200 - Services provided by nurses

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2022Expired
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
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
Post Town
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

Further Information

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