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title: "SWOP Needle Exchange Services - i-1261"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-04-28"
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# SWOP Needle Exchange Services - i-1261

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6383a595-13f9-4b69-9fa2-86665a837546

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## Summary

The procurement process details the awarding of a contract for the "SWOP Needle Exchange Services - i-1261" by Oxfordshire County Council (OCC). The contract, valued at £600,000, supports community health services in Oxfordshire, specifically concerning needle exchange, delivery, collection, and disposal services from local pharmacies. The contract period is set from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2025, with the tender period having concluded on 17th December 2021. The procurement was initiated through a tender process, and the award was published on 28th April 2022, marking the completion of this phase.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that focus on community health initiatives. Companies with expertise in medical supply and community health operational services will be well-placed to engage with similar future contracts, contributing to the delivery of essential public health programmes. The ongoing demand for such services underscores the potential for growth within this industry sector.

## Notice

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has commissioned a Needle Exchange, Delivery, Collection and Disposal Service (SWOP). his supports services delivered from pharmacies in Oxfordshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5633521-3e96-408a-bb43-9ebd0d8f10e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| 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 | ORION MEDICAL SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2022 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5633521-3e96-408a-bb43-9ebd0d8f10e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5633521-3e96-408a-bb43-9ebd0d8f10e6
  28th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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