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Distribution of Vitamin D food supplements

DEPARTMENT FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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23 Mar 2021 at 16:19

Award Notice
Award

16 Feb 2021 at 11:09

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), is focused on the distribution of Vitamin D food supplements aimed at supporting Clinically Extremely Vulnerable individuals and residents of care homes across England. The tender, classified under the CPV code for Post and courier services, was initiated as a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 18th January 2021 to 31st March 2021, with the tender period concluding on 15th January 2021. The total value of the award is approximately £6,673,833.77.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and logistics sectors, particularly those that specialize in the delivery of health products and supplements. Companies equipped to meet the compliance standards set by food legislation, especially those with experience in serving vulnerable populations and operating within the UK healthcare system, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. As an active contract, it also reflects a sustained need for reliable distribution services of essential health supplements in the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Distribution of Vitamin D food supplements

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC - the 'Authority') is seeking to distribute vitamin D supplements of 10 micrograms (400 IU), compliant with the EC Food Supplements Directive 2002/46/EC as well as all other applicable food law, to provide to those on the Clinically Extremely Vulnerable list ('CEV') and residents of nursing and residential care homes in England ('care homes') where this need is particularly important.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8441b708-1710-46c5-91b9-8a49fa4844c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45e58e3c-9447-47d0-a7a1-3a0cfe651e80
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,673,833 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2021 - 31 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 FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Additional Buyers

PARAGON CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS (LONDON) LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER
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

PARAGON CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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