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

Birmingham City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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06 Sep 2021 at 14:17

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Tender

04 May 2021 at 01:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is overseeing a public procurement process for the "Operation Eagle - PCR/LFD Drop and Collect Test Service," a contract classified under general personnel services for government (CPV Code: 75131100). This initiative, initiated through an open tender procedure, aims to appoint up to three service providers for the provision of COVID-19 testing services in Birmingham. The procurement process is currently active, with completed submissions required by noon on 17th May 2021. The successful contractors will be responsible for managing outreach and logistics for COVID-19 testing, particularly in high-incidence areas.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their reach in the public health sector, particularly those involved in healthcare, logistics, and community engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in project management, personnel services, and medical analysis will find themselves well-suited to compete. The contract not only empowers companies to contribute to public health initiatives but also allows them to establish long-term relationships with public organisations like Birmingham City Council, thereby fostering future growth and collaboration in similar public procurement projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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.A contract will be awarded to up to a maximum of three of the top ranked successful tenderers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services include the following:- Territory Management and Citizen Engagement* 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. * Review target areas regularly with the Council to refine and identify addresses to prioritise.* Provide kits for everyone who is in the household at the time. Residents will need to register the kits online.* 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.* Avoid clinical risk of exposure to the virus at all times for staff and residents through rigorous approach in accordance with SOPs.- Equipment* Standard PPE to be supplied by the Provider including visors, gloves, masks, "social distance" messaging armbands all used in accordance with enclosed SOP.* 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.* The Council will provide branded high vis jackets. - Project Management * Management approach to enable objective to be achieved in accordance with this specification.* 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* The Council to provide a helpline number for resident enquiries and update the Council website regarding the programme and deployment of PFS officers.* 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* Comply with the following DHSC Door to Door SOPs

Options: Option to extend a for further period of 39 weeks

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ac98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022054-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

75131100 - General personnel services for the government

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,192,320 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7WB
Postcode Area
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
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Personal Fundraising Services Ltd,

Solutions 4 Health Limited

Further Information

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