Award

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

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)

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Award

30 Apr 2021 at 08:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T), which has awarded a contract for the storage and distribution of LFD test kits to schools in the UK. This contract, under the Post and courier services category, is valued at £2,622,796 and was awarded on 20 December 2020, with the contract period running from 21 December 2020 to 26 March 2021. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to it being above the threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in logistics and distribution services, particularly those with capabilities in handling health-related supplies. Companies that can efficiently manage storage and transport logistics while maintaining compliance with health regulations would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts in the public sector. The nature of the procurement may also present opportunities for collaboration between larger companies and smaller suppliers to fulfill contract requirements effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Storage and distribution of LFD test kits to schools in the UK Due to system changes made by Contracts Finder and the fact that this contract has been signed by the contracting authority with retrospective effect, the contract award date reported in the Awarded Information Section refers to the day before the services commenced as opposed to the date on which the contract was signed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-737fa2bd-f819-48b0-bad7-4ddaad58f954
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a824cb2-29fa-43bb-aca3-591879867dd6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£2,622,796 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,622,796 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
21 Dec 2020 - 26 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 (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

BRAKE BROS

Further Information

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