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title: "Home Testing Kit Storage & Transport"
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# Home Testing Kit Storage & Transport

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6b48bf4-0d82-4d60-a77f-6ca907bee928

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Luton Council seeking a supplier for the provision of logistics services associated with the handling and delivery of Home Testing Kits within the Borough of Luton. The contract, titled "Home Testing Kit Storage & Transport", falls under the services industry category and is aimed at local logistics companies. The tender period closed on 16 March 2021, and the awarded contract spans from 1 April 2021 to 30 June 2021. This process was carried out through a Request for Quote method, specifically targeting local suppliers due to the requirement for rapid fulfilment to support public health initiatives.

This opportunity presents a chance for local logistics businesses, particularly those with experience in healthcare-related deliveries, to engage in public contracts. The awarded contract, valued at £21,879, is ideal for companies that offer cargo handling and storage services and possess the ability to manage high-volume deliveries efficiently. By competing for such tenders, businesses can expand their client base and contribute to public health efforts, making it a beneficial avenue for growth and collaboration within the community.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care, (DHSC), is encouraging local authorities to provide a means where eligible members of the public, can on a regular basis collect, 'Home Test Kits' from recognised collection centres within the Borough of Luton. The DHSC, on receipt of an order form from Luton Borough Council, will deliver in volume, 'Home Test Kits' and associated, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The DHSC requires the local authority to order two weeks volume on each delivery. The volume is such that it outstrips Luton Borough Council's current storage facilities and equipment capabilities. There is also a requirement for an order fulfilment, dispatch and delivery model service to rapid testing centres operated by Luton Borough Council. Luton Borough Council is seeking a local logistics company to carry out the functions as described above. As this opportunity is substantially below threshold for services, and must be within the area local to Luton to facilitate quick delivery to the Rapid Testing Centres, Luton Borough Council has elected to conduct a Request for Quote process by invitation only. National Sameday Ltd and Hillson Logistics Ltd were the 2 suppliers the Council has invited to quote.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/454c8a18-a202-4d33-9c81-06750b00e74f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,879 |
| 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 | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL SAMEDAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2021 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/454c8a18-a202-4d33-9c81-06750b00e74f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/454c8a18-a202-4d33-9c81-06750b00e74f
  22nd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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