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title: "Northamptonshire County Council: Framework for Point of Care Testing (POCT) for NHS Health Check Service"
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# Northamptonshire County Council: Framework for Point of Care Testing (POCT) for NHS Health Check Service

Buyer: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a88979cc-a98c-4cfc-bb62-ab27b4e21050

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## Summary

Northamptonshire County Council is seeking bids for its framework contract titled "Framework for Point of Care Testing (POCT) for NHS Health Check Service". This procurement falls under the medical equipment industry category and is based in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The process is currently at the tender stage, with proposals due by 12:00 noon on 14th January 2019. The contract will commence on 1st April 2019 and run for two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension, for a total potential duration of up to three years. The total estimated contract value is £480,000, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical equipment and testing services. Companies that specialise in point of care testing solutions, including those providing test machines, reagents, and related materials, are particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the council aims to enhance accessibility and uptake of health checks across Northamptonshire providers. Engaging in this tender could lead to a fruitful partnership with the council and further establish a footprint in the public health sector.

## Notice

Public Health is seeking to procure point of care testing equipment for all commissioned Northamptonshire providers of NHS Health Checks (on the Council's Health Checks DPS - Dynamic Purchasing System) with a view to providing greater accessibility and uptake of the health check programme. The POCT service will be an intrinsic part of the delivery of the NHS Health Checks programme commissioned by Northamptonshire County Council (NCC). For the purpose of this specification and contract, point of care equipment is taken to include test machines and reagents for cholesterol and HbA1c and all other associated material. The service will be required from 1st April 2019 for an initial period of 2 years (up to 31st March 2021) with an option to extend for a further 1 year, taking the total contract term to a maximum of 3 years. Any extension will be agreed between the Council and the Provider(s). The deadline for completed Framework applications to be received on the LGSS eTendering Portal is 12:00noon on 14th January 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22580ec8-de5b-43e2-aa70-83f974992dd3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £480,000 |
| 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 | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ALERE; BHR PHARMACEUTICALS; ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2019 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22580ec8-de5b-43e2-aa70-83f974992dd3
- 4 Jan 2019 at 12:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8487906-a9f5-4595-8925-16630939875d
- 4 Dec 2018 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14c2a5a0-af78-40f6-9c5d-3385a4c267c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22580ec8-de5b-43e2-aa70-83f974992dd3
  13th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8487906-a9f5-4595-8925-16630939875d
  4th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14c2a5a0-af78-40f6-9c5d-3385a4c267c3
  4th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=b40e36e6-51e8-e811-80ef-005056b64545
  ProContract Link

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/

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