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THE PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF FIRST AID AND MEDICAL KITS AND VACCINATIONS FOR FCO POSTS OVERSEAS

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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22 Mar 2018 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has completed a public procurement contract titled "The Provision of a Contract for the Supply of First Aid and Medical Kits and Vaccinations for FCO Posts Overseas." This contract, valued at £450,000, encompasses the supply of vaccines, medical supplies, and first aid kits compliant with BS8599 standards, required for FCO clinics in Islamabad, Nairobi, and New Delhi, as well as for 270 FCO posts globally. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and the contract period stretches from 1st March 2018 to 28th February 2021, following the end of the tender period on 28th November 2017.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and medical supply sectors, particularly those that can offer compliant first aid kits and pharmaceuticals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria which favour these types of suppliers. Engaging in this procurement can enhance supplier portfolios and open avenues for more extensive contracts with government entities.

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Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF FIRST AID AND MEDICAL KITS AND VACCINATIONS FOR FCO POSTS OVERSEAS

Notice Description

The supply of vaccines, pharmaceutical, medical supplies to FCO clinics in Islamabad, Nairobi and New Delhi and the supply of first aid kits to all 270 FCO posts in 170 countries. All first aid kits should be BS8599 standard so they are complaint with the First Aid Act 1981. On occasion there may be a need to purchase Potassium Iodate supplies as determined by Department of Health policy. This will be an occasional requirement and not a regular purchase. The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise and reserves the right to use a reverse auction.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f22f220-656d-4ad9-8f87-814e10f61681
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3383eded-bcb9-4047-8786-03b27e4004a6
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141620 - Medical kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2021 3-4 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
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G P SUPPLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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