--- title: "Flu Swabbing Service for NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ae6124fe-12e9-4310-9a5e-dd3e633c4282" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae6124fe-12e9-4310-9a5e-dd3e633c4282" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae6124fe-12e9-4310-9a5e-dd3e633c4282.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae6124fe-12e9-4310-9a5e-dd3e633c4282.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ATTAIN" published: "2023-04-04" --- # Flu Swabbing Service for NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board Buyer: ATTAIN Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae6124fe-12e9-4310-9a5e-dd3e633c4282 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae6124fe-12e9-4310-9a5e-dd3e633c4282) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae6124fe-12e9-4310-9a5e-dd3e633c4282.json) ## Summary The NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract to Commisceo for the provision of Flu Swabbing Service and outbreak management in care homes. The contract, valued at £180,000, will run for 18 months from 3rd October 2022 to 10th November 2023. The tender was procured through a direct procurement method with a single tender action below threshold, and the contract falls under the Community health services classification. The location for the contract delivery is in the East of England. This procurement process led by the NHS presents an opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those providing community health services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for participation. With a contract period stretching over 18 months, businesses with expertise in delivering healthcare services to care homes and managing outbreaks may find this tender well-suited for competitive engagement and potential business growth. ## Notice This contract notice is to communicate that NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board, as Co-Ordinating Commissioner, on behalf of NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board, (herein, The Authority) have awarded a contract to Commisceo for the provision of Flu Swabbing Service and the management of outbreaks in care homes. The contract duration is for a period of 18 months from the 03rd October 2022 to the 10th November 2023. The total aggregate contract value is PS180,00.00. The maximum spend for the 18 month provision is PS90,000 from NHS Mid and South Essex ICB and PS90,000 from NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB, therefore, the combined total aggregate value as published in this notice is PS180,000. The Authority is publishing this Contract Award Notice in the Contracts Finder in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended by The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020) for spend above PS30,000. The Services in scope of this Contract Award Notice fall within 'social and other specific services' within the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended by The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020), but the total contract value does not exceed the current threshold of PS663,540. Additional information: This notice is published on behalf of NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board , as Co-ordinating Commissioner, and NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board as below: NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board: Phoenix House, Christopher Martin Road, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3HG https://midandsouthessexicb.nhs.uk NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board: Aspen House, Severalls Business Park, Stephenson Road, Colchester, Essex, C04 9QR https://suffolkandnnortheastessexicb.nhs.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f67649bb-c633-465f-94d2-1891bebd3357 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Apr 2023 | | Contract period | 2 Oct 2022 - 2 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £180,000 | | 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 | ATTAIN | | Locality | BASILDON | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS14 3HG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Basildon | | Electoral ward | Fryerns | | Westminster constituency | Basildon and Billericay | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | COMMISCEO PRIMARY CARE SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 4 Apr 2023 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f67649bb-c633-465f-94d2-1891bebd3357 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f67649bb-c633-465f-94d2-1891bebd3357 4th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://midandsouthessexicb.nhs.uk - https://suffolkandnnortheastessexicb.nhs.uk - https://www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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