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Covid-19 Lateral Flow Testing by Pharmacies in Gloucestershire

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 May 2021 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has initiated a tender titled "Covid-19 Lateral Flow Testing by Pharmacies in Gloucestershire", classified under health and social work services. The procurement is at the Award stage, with a contract awarded to Central Health Solutions Limited, signed on 25 April 2021. This contract involves providing training, management, and reporting on rapid COVID-19 testing by community pharmacies across Gloucester, Forest of Dean, and Tewkesbury. The procurement was conducted through a limited method due to extreme urgency, aligning with rapidly evolving national testing policies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the healthcare sector, to engage in public health initiatives. Companies specializing in health services, pharmacy operations, and rapid testing solutions would be well-suited to participate in similar future contracts, leveraging the experience gained from such urgent public health responses. The initiative not only supports local healthcare delivery but also facilitates business growth for entrepreneurs in the regional health market.

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Notice Title

Covid-19 Lateral Flow Testing by Pharmacies in Gloucestershire

Notice Description

Contract for the supply of training, management and reporting on rapid COVID-19 assisted testing, by subcontracted community pharmacies, in line with guidance from the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC). This contract covers the areas of Gloucester, Forest of Dean and Tewkesbury within Gloucestershire.

Procurement Information

Due to reasons of extreme urgency brought about by rapidly changing and developing national testing policy, unforeseeable by and not attributable to the council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b53b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011721-2021
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20214 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Strategic Procurement Services
Contact Email
commercialservicescentralmailbox@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1452583609

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS

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