Published date: 20 January 2022

This notice was replaced on 29 April 2022

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 29 April 2022)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Miscellaneous medical devices and products - 33190000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£495,000

Procurement reference

LGSS001-DN588067-61748750

Published date

20 January 2022

Closing date

25 February 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2022

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Cambridgeshire County Council (CCC) is seeking a Provider to deliver the equipment, consumables, training and customer support for cholesterol (Total serum cholesterol (TC) \\High Density Lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) point-of-care testing (POCT) or near patient testing (NPT) as part of the NHS Health Check for upto 90 x GP practices across Cambridgeshire. Individual practices will have the option of taking part in cholesterol POCT or can continue to use phlebotomy. CCC may extend service provision to Pharmacies during the life of this contract for the delivery of training around POCT only.

The Provider shall ensure that the testing analysers they use meet all Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) standards and are acceptable for use in clinical locations including GP practices and pharmacies. Standards for POCT (including IQC and EQA quality control schemes) should meet the required sections of the NHS Health Checks Best Practice Guidance (Updated March 2020) and NHS Health Check programme standards 2020.

The Provider will be responsible for repairs, maintenance, and disposal of the equipment (if required) and internal and external quality control programmes.


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About the buyer

Contact name

Thomas Clarke

Address

New Shire Hall, Emery Crescent, Enterprise Campus,
Alconbury Weald,
Huntingdon
PE28 4YE
England

Telephone

+441223703537

Email

procurement2@Cambridgeshire.gov.uk