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title: "Point of Care Testing Equipment - NHS Health Checks"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Point of Care Testing Equipment - NHS Health Checks

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78e66946-8a62-4cf0-8d28-37dd3e5f037c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Suffolk County Council seeking a supplier for "Point of Care Testing Equipment - NHS Health Checks". This opportunity falls under the medical equipment industry category and is situated in the East of England, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £50,000, is set for a duration from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2018, with an option to extend for an additional year. The procurement is in the Award stage, having recently concluded, with the tender period closing on 1st March 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in supplying medical equipment, consumables, or training services. Companies capable of delivering cholesterol Point of Care Testing solutions for GP practices would find this tender particularly relevant. The involvement of Suffolk County Council indicates a robust demand for local suppliers, which can enable SMEs to expand their business and establish long-term partnerships within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council is seeking a provider to deliver equipment, consumables and training for cholesterol Point of Care Testing for GP Practices. The contract is for 1 year (01/04/17 to 31/03/18) with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. Please see specification document contained within the tender documentation for further information. To express an interest in this tender opportunity and to be able to access and download the Invitation to Tender document you will need to register onto the Suffolk Sourcing System. See website address/link below: www.suffolksourcing.co.uk Once you have accessed the Suffolk Sourcing website click on the 'Register as a Supplier' link. Click on the 'User Guides' link if you require guidance on registering your organisation and setting up system users. The guides also explain how to download tender documents and respond to tender opportunities. If you require any further help or assistance, please go to the 'Contact Us' link at the top of the website page.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fc896d4-ac26-4d8d-9020-dfec51d62802 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BHR PHARMACEUTICALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 9 May 2017 at 08:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fc896d4-ac26-4d8d-9020-dfec51d62802
- 9 May 2017 at 08:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fc896d4-ac26-4d8d-9020-dfec51d62802
- 27 Jan 2017 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f96ce3c7-833d-438d-a9d1-610e8950d417

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fc896d4-ac26-4d8d-9020-dfec51d62802
  9th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f96ce3c7-833d-438d-a9d1-610e8950d417
  27th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolksourcing.co.uk

## Provenance

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