---
title: "P0785 - Operation Eagle - PCR/LFD Drop and Collect Test Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ac98"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-09-06"
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# P0785 - Operation Eagle - PCR/LFD Drop and Collect Test Service

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ac98

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council is overseeing a public procurement process for the "Operation Eagle - PCR/LFD Drop and Collect Test Service," a contract classified under general personnel services for government (CPV Code: 75131100). This initiative, initiated through an open tender procedure, aims to appoint up to three service providers for the provision of COVID-19 testing services in Birmingham. The procurement process is currently active, with completed submissions required by noon on 17th May 2021. The successful contractors will be responsible for managing outreach and logistics for COVID-19 testing, particularly in high-incidence areas.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their reach in the public health sector, particularly those involved in healthcare, logistics, and community engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in project management, personnel services, and medical analysis will find themselves well-suited to compete. The contract not only empowers companies to contribute to public health initiatives but also allows them to establish long-term relationships with public organisations like Birmingham City Council, thereby fostering future growth and collaboration in similar public procurement projects.

## Notice

Contract with up to three service providers for the provision of a PCR/LFD Drop and Collect COVID-19 Test Service.Management and coordination of ground teams for outreach - taking home test kits and / or associated information to residents in areas of high incidence. Where tests are being distributed this would include collecting these tests and returning them to the hub for processing within time constraints to ensure viability of tests.A contract will be awarded to up to a maximum of three of the top ranked successful tenderers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The services include the following:- Territory Management and Citizen Engagement* Using postcodes provided by the Council, target at least 250 residences per five-person team per day and seek to maximise resident engagement in testing. * Review target areas regularly with the Council to refine and identify addresses to prioritise.* Provide kits for everyone who is in the household at the time. Residents will need to register the kits online.* Standard operating times are 10:00 to 18:00, ensuring the kits get back to the drop off point by 19:00, but this may be varied by agreement.* Avoid clinical risk of exposure to the virus at all times for staff and residents through rigorous approach in accordance with SOPs.- Equipment* Standard PPE to be supplied by the Provider including visors, gloves, masks, "social distance" messaging armbands all used in accordance with enclosed SOP.* Provide Staff ID cards and brand in conjunction with the Council along with logo and any supporting contact information agreed to produce ID for each team member.* The Council will provide branded high vis jackets. - Project Management * Management approach to enable objective to be achieved in accordance with this specification.* Reporting required - cumulative/daily tracker showing households approached, actual engagements, tests delivered and collected, key reasons for refusal of tests, any issues with failed tests, qualitative feedback from residents. - Communication and Support* The Council to provide a helpline number for resident enquiries and update the Council website regarding the programme and deployment of PFS officers.* Provider to request from the Council if their staff need any additional info / messaging in addition to the DHSC standard doorstep SOP.- DHSC Door to Door SOPs* Comply with the following DHSC Door to Door SOPs

Options: Option to extend a for further period of 39 weeks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022054-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 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 | £1,192,320 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | PERSONAL FUNDRAISING SERVICES; SOLUTIONS 4 HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 75131100 - General personnel services for the government
- 85148000 - Medical analysis services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2021 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022054-2021
- 4 May 2021 at 00:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009511-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.finditinbirmingham.com
- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

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