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Supply of Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers for the Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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30 Sep 2020 at 15:53

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21 Jul 2020 at 08:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers in the United Kingdom, particularly aimed at combating COVID-19. The contract, valued at £216,562.50, was awarded to Transcontinental Marketing Ltd (TCM Ltd) for the provision of aprons that protect health and care workers from infection. The procurement method employed was an award without prior publication, concluding the tender period on 13th May 2020. The contract commenced on 1st June 2020 and was executed in London, under the goods category classified as "Garments for biological or chemical protection."

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs that specialise in PPE or related manufacturing. Companies with capabilities in producing protective garments or medical supplies may find this contract especially relevant, given the ongoing demand for health and safety equipment. Additionally, businesses willing to meet the rigorous standards required for health sector procurement are well-positioned to leverage similar future tenders, enhancing their market presence while contributing to public health safety efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers for the Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care (the "Authority") has awarded a contract to Transcontinental Marketing Ltd (TCM Ltd) for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (aprons) to protect Health and Care workers from contracting the Covid 19 disease.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d34570d9-d6ca-42d5-a488-329f113c3b75
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union in the cases listed in Annex D1
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£216,562 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£216,562 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 1 Jun 2020 24 hours
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
Contact Name
Covid User
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01132545722

Buyer Location

Locality
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

TRANSCONTINENTAL MARKETING LTD (TCM

Further Information

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