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title: "Covid-19 Lateral Flow Testing by Pharmacies in Gloucestershire"
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buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Covid-19 Lateral Flow Testing by Pharmacies in Gloucestershire

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-115633d6-d999-4d01-9f47-e90b98429f99

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council is conducting a public procurement process for the contract titled "Covid-19 Lateral Flow Testing by Pharmacies in Gloucestershire". This contract, falling under the health and social work services category, involves supplying training, management, and reporting services for COVID-19 testing conducted by community pharmacies in Cheltenham, The Cotswolds, and Stroud. The procurement method adopted is limited, with the contract awarded without prior publication of a contract notice. It was awarded on 26 May 2021, following the end of the tender period on 1 April 2021. The contract is active and spans from 26 April 2021 to 25 July 2021, with a total contract value of £1,100,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services and pharmacy management. Ideal candidates for participation include large healthcare providers and companies with experience in training and managing COVID-19 testing programmes. Engaging in this procurement could allow businesses to establish partnerships with local pharmacies and gain a foothold in public health initiatives, particularly in response to ongoing health challenges.

## Notice

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 Cheltenham, The Cotswolds and Stroud within Gloucestershire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b4529d5-dcce-472b-81ac-4aba31bd2f82 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2021 - 25 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVON HEALTHCARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 May 2021 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b4529d5-dcce-472b-81ac-4aba31bd2f82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b4529d5-dcce-472b-81ac-4aba31bd2f82
  26th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk

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