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Central Procurement of Vitamin D Supplements for Care Home

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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23 Mar 2021 at 15:45

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17 Feb 2021 at 14:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) procuring vitamin D supplements for nursing and residential homes. This procurement initiative, classified under the CPV code for vitamins, has an award value of £487,600 and was conducted via an Accelerated Open procedure. The contract period runs from 6 January 2021 to 31 March 2021, with the procurement phase declared complete on 23 March 2021. The delivery addresses are located in the United Kingdom, specifically with a postal code of RH19 2LH.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the healthcare supply chain, pharmaceuticals, or nutritional products sectors. Companies that specialise in the supply of vitamins or have experience working with vulnerable populations would be particularly well-suited to participate. The focus on vitamin D underscores the increasing demand for health-related products, particularly as winter approaches, creating a favourable market environment for suppliers in this industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Central Procurement of Vitamin D Supplements for Care Home

Notice Description

Central procurement Vitamin D supplements for Nursing and Residential Homes. Vitamin D is needed for healthy bones and muscles and during autumn and winter, everyone is advised to take a vitamin D supplement of 10 micrograms. DHSC wishes to procure vitamin D for vulnerable population groups. This is because they may have been indoors more than usual this year and therefore it is even more important to take a vitamin D supplement as we go into the winter months to protect musculoskeletal health. This procurement will concern the supply, of vitamin D to vulnerable groups.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2eed1f39-2da6-4953-a14a-95f5ac3be412
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ffeafd3-7cee-447f-a64c-3bcd8a0599b4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Accelerated Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33616000 - Vitamins

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£487,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£487,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 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
Additional Buyers

CUTTLEFISH LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER
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

CUTTLEFISH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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