Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Birmingham City Council
10 Woodcock Street
Birmingham
B4 7WB
Contact
Corporate Procurement Services
Telephone
+44 1214648000
Fax
+44 1213037322
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG31 - Birmingham
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
P0785 - Operation Eagle - PCR/LFD Drop and Collect Test Service
Reference number
P0785
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75131100 - General personnel services for the government
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Council wishes to establish a 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75131100 - General personnel services for the government
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 85148000 - Medical analysis services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
8
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend a for further period of 39 weeks
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Details provided in the tender documentation.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
17 May 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
17 May 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.ukYour completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 17th May 2021 via the ‘in-tend’ system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
Royal Courts of Justice, Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477882
Country
United Kingdom