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title: "Covid-19 Lateral Flow Testing by Pharmacies in Gloucestershire"
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buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-05-26"
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# Covid-19 Lateral Flow Testing by Pharmacies in Gloucestershire

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67d6bb35-ddcd-463f-9d83-c38ac964745e

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## Summary

The Gloucestershire County Council has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Covid-19 Lateral Flow Testing by Pharmacies in Gloucestershire." This initiative falls within the health services industry, specifically the provision of pharmacy services. The contract, awarded on 11th April 2021, has a total value of £1,100,000 and spans from 26th April 2021 to 25th July 2021. This limited procurement method was employed without prior publication of a contract notice, and the contract serves the areas of Gloucester, Forest of Dean, and Tewkesbury in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in health services, particularly those specialising in pharmacy operations or COVID-19 testing solutions. Companies well-suited to compete would ideally have expertise in training, management, and reporting for health-related services. Additionally, businesses that can partner with community pharmacies to deliver rapid testing solutions may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, enabling them to expand their services in response to ongoing health needs.

## 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 Gloucester, Forest of Dean and Tewkesbury within Gloucestershire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c216b781-14d5-4022-aaa6-90eb021512ef |
| 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 | CENTRAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 26 May 2021 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c216b781-14d5-4022-aaa6-90eb021512ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c216b781-14d5-4022-aaa6-90eb021512ef
  26th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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