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Schools LFD Storage and Distribution

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)

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13 Apr 2023 at 16:34

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13 Jul 2021 at 13:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) awarded a contract for the storage and distribution of LFD test kits to schools in the UK. The procurement method was a negotiated procedure without prior publication with a total contract value of £9,787,144.16 GBP. The contract period started on 27th March 2021 and ended on 28th May 2021.

This tender from the Department of Health and Social Care presents opportunities for businesses in the post and courier services industry. Businesses involved in storage and distribution services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale operations, would be well-suited to compete for contracts like this. The contract was awarded to Bidfood, a large-scale supplier in Slough, with active status and a contract value of £9,787,144.16 GBP.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Schools LFD Storage and Distribution

Notice Description

Storage and distribution of LFD test kits to schools in the UK

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64bdf07b-9948-425c-bc89-9d78f9ad7649
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db260cd9-a1e5-4c72-8e57-f70113e5ab50
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,787,144 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,787,144 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2021 - 28 May 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 (T&T)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BIDFOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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