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Supply for Colchicine

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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07 Apr 2021 at 18:39

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply of Colchicine 500mcg tablets, classified under pharmaceutical products. The contract, which was awarded to Vertical Pharma Resources Limited, commenced on 8 March 2021 and will expire on 12 April 2021. This procurement was carried out as a limited procedure without prior publication in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender period concluded on 5 March 2021, with the award notice published on 7 April 2021. The contract value is £50,297, and the delivery is set within the United Kingdom, specifically to facilities addressed under the DHSC.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical supplies to expand their market footprint, particularly those capable of providing high-demand medicines. Suppliers who can meet regulatory standards and demonstrate reliability in delivery schedules could particularly benefit from future opportunities similar to this contract. While this specific tender was awarded to a large supplier, potential competitors from both the large and SMEs categories with capabilities in pharmaceutical distribution may find opportunities through upcoming contracts in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply for Colchicine

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care conducted a negotiated procedure without prior publication under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) for the supply of Colchicine 500mcg tablets. The contract period expires on 12 April 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18e4971e-8660-4234-816a-a28568b4d332
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4458689-dc57-466a-8daa-455343b1e7d0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,297 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2021 - 12 Apr 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER, LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERTICAL PHARMA RESOURCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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