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The Healthy Start Vitamin Scheme Manufacture of Women's Products

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

04 Nov 2019 at 19:37

AwardUpdate

28 Oct 2019 at 12:04

AwardUpdate

15 Oct 2019 at 13:34

Award

04 May 2018 at 10:12

TenderAmendment

21 Sep 2017 at 15:21

Tender

21 Sep 2017 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "The Healthy Start Vitamin Scheme Manufacture of Women's Products," is initiated by the Department of Health, located in Leeds, England. This tender falls under the goods industry category, specifically related to vitamins, and was published on 21 September 2017. The procurement method utilised is the OJEU Accelerated Procedure. The tender stage has reached the award stage, with the main contract period running from 1 March 2018 to 28 February 2023. The total contract value is approximately £1,128,413, with a minimum estimated value of £636,547.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those that specialise in manufacturing vitamins and health products. Companies that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit, as they are eligible to compete for this contract. Suppliers with capabilities in product testing and compliance with health regulations would find themselves well-positioned to participate in this framework agreement, especially as it involves manufacturing women's vitamins specifically for eligible pregnant women and new mothers.

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Notice Title

The Healthy Start Vitamin Scheme Manufacture of Women's Products

Notice Description

The Secretary of State for Health is obliged to make available free vitamins to eligible recipients. This obligation is discharged by the Department of Health (DH) via the Healthy Start Scheme. Recipients are eligible pregnant women and new mothers who receive vitamins containing vitamins C, D and folic acid. DH (via NHS Business Services Authority) sells the vitamins to local authorities and NHS providers in England who then distribute the vitamins to recipients. DH is also procuring this requirement on behalf of NHS Northern Ireland, [and] NHS Scotland [and NHS Wales]. It is possible but it is not guaranteed or represented that DH or NHS Business Services Authority may elect to sell vitamins to non-public sector bodies during the term of the framework agreements. DH wishes to procure a suitable provider to manufacture the women's vitamins. DH has allowed for full product testing of the manufactured Products by the supplier in the first year of the Framework Period, during which time no orders for vitamins may be placed by a contracting authority. There will be no separate costs to deliver full Product testing and implementation activities during the first year of the Framework Period. Costs for this activity should be included in the overall pricing for the Product. The Authority reserves the right to terminate the framework agreement prior to the operational start date if the awarded supplier fails to meet the testing requirements in the first year of the Framework Period. The form of agreement is a framework agreement. Orders may last beyond the term of each framework agreement. The Authority does not guarantee, warrant or represent that any Orders will be issued pursuant to the framework agreement. This is notification that the Department is running an OJEU Accelerated Procurement for the work described. - (for which see ITT ref number 60479). Interested suppliers need to register on the BMS system if they have not done so already. Details of registration can be found on the attached document and link provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79a0775f-bde4-49e7-bbe8-af2476ed685f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b751cc2-abd4-4dc6-9d7b-0a34020b490f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - OJEU Accelerated Procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33616000 - Vitamins

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,229,366 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,138,413 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2023 Over 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRUNEL HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURING

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