Tender

Psuedo DPS for the Provision of Targeted Community Testing Service

OLDHAM COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Feb 2021 at 20:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Oldham Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Psuedo DPS for the Provision of Targeted Community Testing Service," a crucial initiative in the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tender falls under the health and social work services category and has a contract value of £800,000. Interested parties should note that the tender period ends on 3rd March 2021, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2021 and continue until 31st March 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, designed to encourage maximum participation from suppliers.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer healthcare services, particularly those experienced in community engagement and testing logistics. Businesses with expertise in COVID-19 response measures, including testing service provision and public health initiatives, will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract could facilitate significant business growth as it aligns with national strategies to track and contain the virus, thus playing an essential role in public health efforts in the region.

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Notice Title

Psuedo DPS for the Provision of Targeted Community Testing Service

Notice Description

The 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic is ongoing. Common symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Complications may include pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Increasing capacity and adapting healthcare for the needs of COVID-19 patients is described by the WHO as a fundamental outbreak response measure. The testing service for Oldham contributes to the National and Local Test, Trace, Contain & Enable strategy, the aim of which is to prevent the occurrence and transmission of COVID by maximising access to testing to identify cases, trace contacts and take action to prevent onwards transmission.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d540260c-7fc1-4294-97fc-a98598e79c04
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
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
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 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
OLDHAM COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Notice Documents

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