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Lateral Flow Testing Staffing Solution

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

25 Feb 2021 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL seeking a staffing solution for "Lateral Flow Testing" across four sites in West Berkshire, UK. This contract, initiated as a tender, is categorised under personnel and payroll services, with an active award status. The procurement method was limited, with three quotes solicited due to the urgent requirement to establish testing facilities in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract was signed on 25th January 2021, with a total value of £425,880.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in managed services, particularly those offering staffing solutions in the healthcare sector. Companies that can provide quick and efficient staffing, especially in testing environments, would be well-placed to compete in such contracts. Furthermore, organisations experienced in rapid deployment of healthcare services during health crises will find this tender aligned with their capabilities, potentially leading to growth through successful bids in future similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Lateral Flow Testing Staffing Solution

Notice Description

Managed service solution to provide staffing for four Lateral Flow Testing sites in West Berkshire as a result of Covid 19 pandemic

Lot Information

Lot 1

Outsourced staffing solution for four Lateral Flow Testing Community Sites in West Berkshire

Options: An extension to service will only be considered if there is a requirement to extend Lateral Flow Testing

Procurement Information

Requirement to set up Lateral Flow Testing sites by central government in a matter of weeks. Three quotes were sought from organisations and MEAT was accepted

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02961d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003765-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£425,880 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Karen Felgate
Contact Email
karen.felgate@westberks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1635519586

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
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)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLUTIONS FOR HEALTH

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