--- title: "P0785 - Operation Eagle - PCR/LFD Drop and Collect Test Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8ab077d5-1e57-4169-9af5-72698aab9072" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8ab077d5-1e57-4169-9af5-72698aab9072" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ab077d5-1e57-4169-9af5-72698aab9072.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ab077d5-1e57-4169-9af5-72698aab9072.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-04" --- # P0785 - Operation Eagle - PCR/LFD Drop and Collect Test Service Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ab077d5-1e57-4169-9af5-72698aab9072 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8ab077d5-1e57-4169-9af5-72698aab9072) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ab077d5-1e57-4169-9af5-72698aab9072.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is seeking to award a contract for the "Operation Eagle - PCR/LFD Drop and Collect Test Service". This procurement is categorised under general personnel services for the government, with an emphasis on citizen engagement and public health support related to COVID-19 testing. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline of 17th May 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 14th June 2021 and will extend until 2nd January 2022. Interested suppliers must register through Birmingham City Council's e-tendering portal to participate in the process. This opportunity presents substantial potential for businesses in the healthcare and testing services sectors, particularly those specialising in project management, technical testing, and community health services. Companies that provide personal protective equipment (PPE) or logistics support for medical services would also be well-positioned to compete. By engaging in this contract, businesses can enhance their visibility and contribute significantly to public health initiatives while expanding their operational footprint in the West Midlands region. ## Notice The Council wishes to establish a Contract with up to three service providers for the provision of a PCR/LFD Drop and Collect COVID-19 Test Service. Management and coordination of ground teams for outreach - taking home test kits and / or associated information to residents in areas of high incidence. Where tests are being distributed this would include collecting these tests and returning them to the hub for processing within time constraints to ensure viability of tests. The services include the following: - Territory Management and Citizen Engagement o Using postcodes provided by the Council, target at least 250 residences per five-person team per day and seek to maximise resident engagement in testing. o Review target areas regularly with the Council to refine and identify addresses to prioritise. o Provide kits for everyone who is in the household at the time. Residents will need to register the kits online. o Standard operating times are 10:00 to 18:00, ensuring the kits get back to the drop off point by 19:00, but this may be varied by agreement. o Avoid clinical risk of exposure to the virus at all times for staff and residents through rigorous approach in accordance with SOPs. - Equipment o Standard PPE to be supplied by the Provider including visors, gloves, masks, social distance messaging armbands all used in accordance with enclosed SOP. o Provide Staff ID cards and brand in conjunction with the Council along with logo and any supporting contact information agreed to produce ID for each team member. o The Council will provide branded high vis jackets. - Project Management o Management approach to enable objective to be achieved in accordance with this specification. o Reporting required - cumulative/daily tracker showing households approached, actual engagements, tests delivered and collected, key reasons for refusal of tests, any issues with failed tests, qualitative feedback from residents. - Communication and Support o The Council to provide a helpline number for resident enquiries and update the Council website regarding the programme and deployment of PFS officers. o Provider to request from the Council if their staff need any additional info / messaging in addition to the DHSC standard doorstep SOP. - DHSC Door to Door SOPs o Comply with the following DHSC Door to Door SOPs A contract will be awarded to up to a maximum of three of the top ranked successful tenderers. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you t... Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94422565-a420-44d3-9248-5801072039c9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jun 2021 - 2 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71632000 - Technical testing services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 75131100 - General personnel services for the government - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85120000 - Medical practice and related services - 85148000 - Medical analysis services - 85323000 - Community health services - 90524000 - Medical waste services ## Release History - 4 May 2021 at 00:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94422565-a420-44d3-9248-5801072039c9 - 4 May 2021 at 00:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94422565-a420-44d3-9248-5801072039c9 - 4 May 2021 at 00:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94422565-a420-44d3-9248-5801072039c9 - 30 Apr 2021 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94422565-a420-44d3-9248-5801072039c9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94422565-a420-44d3-9248-5801072039c9 4th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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