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title: "Lateral Flow Testing Staffing Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02961d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-02-25"
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# Lateral Flow Testing Staffing Solution

Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02961d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL seeking a staffing solution for "Lateral Flow Testing" across four sites in West Berkshire, UK. This contract, initiated as a tender, is categorised under personnel and payroll services, with an active award status. The procurement method was limited, with three quotes solicited due to the urgent requirement to establish testing facilities in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract was signed on 25th January 2021, with a total value of £425,880.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in managed services, particularly those offering staffing solutions in the healthcare sector. Companies that can provide quick and efficient staffing, especially in testing environments, would be well-placed to compete in such contracts. Furthermore, organisations experienced in rapid deployment of healthcare services during health crises will find this tender aligned with their capabilities, potentially leading to growth through successful bids in future similar contracts.

## Notice

Managed service solution to provide staffing for four Lateral Flow Testing sites in West Berkshire as a result of Covid 19 pandemic

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Outsourced staffing solution for four Lateral Flow Testing Community Sites in West Berkshire

Options: An extension to service will only be considered if there is a requirement to extend Lateral Flow Testing

### Procurement Information

Requirement to set up Lateral Flow Testing sites by central government in a matter of weeks. Three quotes were sought from organisations and MEAT was accepted

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003765-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £425,880 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWBURY |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLUTIONS FOR HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003765-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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