North Somerset Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Needle Exchange Equipment, Safe Disposal of Clinical Waste, Oversight, Training and Payment of Pharmacies for Service Delivery 2019

Awarded 30 Jun 2019

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Awarded30 Jun 2019
Value£231,000.00
RegionSouth West
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 2y 4mo ago5y term
Awarded 30 June 2019Expired 29 June 2024

North Somerset Council awarded a contract to Orion Medical Supplies for the provision of needle exchange equipment, safe disposal of clinical waste, oversight, training, and payment of pharmacies for service delivery.

The contract, valued at £231,000, supports needle exchange services delivered by community pharmacies, which are important in preventing the spread of blood-borne viruses (BBVs), particularly Hepatitis C, and provide safe disposal of injecting paraphernalia.

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