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title: "Psuedo DPS for the Provision of Targeted Community Testing Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a17b1ef1-1cb2-42b3-88c7-abc071974683"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "OLDHAM COUNCIL"
published: "2021-02-15"
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# Psuedo DPS for the Provision of Targeted Community Testing Service

Buyer: OLDHAM COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a17b1ef1-1cb2-42b3-88c7-abc071974683

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## Summary

The Oldham Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Psuedo DPS for the Provision of Targeted Community Testing Service," a crucial initiative in the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tender falls under the health and social work services category and has a contract value of £800,000. Interested parties should note that the tender period ends on 3rd March 2021, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2021 and continue until 31st March 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, designed to encourage maximum participation from suppliers.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer healthcare services, particularly those experienced in community engagement and testing logistics. Businesses with expertise in COVID-19 response measures, including testing service provision and public health initiatives, will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract could facilitate significant business growth as it aligns with national strategies to track and contain the virus, thus playing an essential role in public health efforts in the region.

## Notice

The 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic is ongoing. Common symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Complications may include pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Increasing capacity and adapting healthcare for the needs of COVID-19 patients is described by the WHO as a fundamental outbreak response measure. The testing service for Oldham contributes to the National and Local Test, Trace, Contain & Enable strategy, the aim of which is to prevent the occurrence and transmission of COVID by maximising access to testing to identify cases, trace contacts and take action to prevent onwards transmission.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d540260c-7fc1-4294-97fc-a98598e79c04 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| 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 | OLDHAM COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL1 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham East and Saddleworth |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2021 at 20:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d540260c-7fc1-4294-97fc-a98598e79c04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d540260c-7fc1-4294-97fc-a98598e79c04
  15th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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