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title: "BCHC-18-0034 Contract for the Provision of Infection Prevention and Control Support Services for Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust"
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# BCHC-18-0034 Contract for the Provision of Infection Prevention and Control Support Services for Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffaa9dae-2b81-4117-be3e-e2026584d404

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## Summary

The Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking tenders for the provision of Infection Prevention and Control Support Services, designated as BCHC-18-0034. This procurement, classified under CPV 85145000 (Services provided by medical laboratories), is taking place in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The tender opened on 19 November 2018 and will close on 3 December 2018. The total value of the contract is estimated at £172,200, with a minimum value of £150,000. This contract is being pursued through an open procurement method, which allows for maximum competition among suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services and infection control, particularly those that offer relevant laboratory and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the contract is designed to enable value-driven partnerships while addressing the infection control needs of the NHS. Businesses with expertise in clinical practice and management, as well as those with a proven track record in supporting healthcare organisations, will find this opportunity particularly suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

The Trust has an in-house Infection Control team that has been supported by external staff. The Infection Control service is looking to continue this structure, in a contractual relationship in order to define the expectations of both parties. As an NHS organisation BCHC is required to put Infection Control at the heart of good management and clinical practice. BCHC has a duty of care to its patients and preventing infection forms part of that duty of care. The successful contractor is expected to support BCHC to fulfill our Infection Control requirements. Further information is contained within the documents on Procontract for this opportunity. The Services to which this Tender relates fall outside the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the Regulations). For the allocated funding for this service provision refer to Document 4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc97583-dc53-4539-829c-9adc29c11efd |
| 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 | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £172,200 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2018 at 11:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc97583-dc53-4539-829c-9adc29c11efd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc97583-dc53-4539-829c-9adc29c11efd
  19th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk

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