This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2021 at 10:42

Tender

10 Jun 2019 at 16:17

Planning

03 Jan 2019 at 08:07

Planning

02 Jan 2019 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain is seeking suppliers for a Framework Agreement titled "Infant Feeding and Associated Accessories," focused on the procurement of baby care products, particularly infant food and feeding accessories. This contract is located in England and pertains to an open procurement method with an estimated value of £32,000,000 over its duration, set to run from March 2, 2020, to March 2, 2024. The tender was originally published on June 10, 2019, with the tender period concluding on July 9, 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to thrive in the baby care market, which includes products such as powdered milk, feeding cups, and breast pumps. Businesses that manufacture or supply baby care products, especially those with a focus on innovation in feeding accessories, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the anticipated initial expenditure of around £8,000,000 in the first year, there is a robust potential for growth for successful bidders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Infant Feeding and Associated Accessories

Notice Description

The Framework Agreement will look to include the following range of products: milks prepared feed, powdered milk, breast milk fortifier, drinks, distilled water, fruit juice and meals, infant meal from 4 months, infant meal from 7 months, infant snacks, infant desserts, infant breakfast, infant bottles, disposable, reusable, feeding cups, teats - latex, latex free, specialist, soothers - latex, latex free, specialist, sterilisers, breast pumps and accessories, breast pump, nipple shields, breast pads, breast creams, breast pump sets, protective membrane. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 8 000 000 in the first year of this framework agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term is 32 000 000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33d1702a-d335-41d6-ae96-1e76da90c1ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6e710ff-765a-48e2-8c57-d0e39796ad67
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33750000 - Baby care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2020Expired
Award Date
23 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2020 - 2 Mar 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Supply Chain
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORMANTON
Postcode
WF6 1TL
Postcode Area
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Normanton
Westminster Constituency
Normanton and Hemsworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

Alcado Limited

Ardo medical Ltd

Babease Ltd

Central Medical Supplies Limited

Nutricia Ltd

GBUK Enteral Limited

Henleys Medical Supplies Limited

HiPP UK Ltd

Kendal Nutricare Ltd

Mapa Spontex UK Limited

Medela UK

Medicare Colgate Ltd

Nestle UK Ltd

Robinson Healthcare Limited

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