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title: "SWOP Needle Exchange Services - i-1261"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d0c41377-130b-43fd-a6c0-33692f2f89c9"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-11-16"
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# SWOP Needle Exchange Services - i-1261

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0c41377-130b-43fd-a6c0-33692f2f89c9

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## Summary

The Oxfordshire County Council is seeking bids for the title "SWOP Needle Exchange Services - i-1261", which falls under the community health services category. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the bid submission deadline set for 12 noon on Friday, 17th December 2021. This tender involves a contract worth £540,000, anticipated to start on 1st April 2022, and is expected to last for three years, with a potential extension of up to 24 months. The service will be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the health services sector. The open procedure will allow various service providers with relevant expertise in needle exchange, delivery, collection, and disposal services to compete, potentially helping them expand their operations and client base in the community health industry.

## Notice

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is commissioning a Needle Exchange, Delivery, Collection and Disposal Service (SWOP). The anticipated start date of the service is 1st April 2022 for a period of 3 years (with an option to extend for up to 24 months in aggregate). Bids to be received via the portal by 12 noon on Friday 17th December 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdff47d2-530e-4bb8-b965-b356338d861a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2021 at 11:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdff47d2-530e-4bb8-b965-b356338d861a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdff47d2-530e-4bb8-b965-b356338d861a
  16th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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