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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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05 Oct 2020 at 12:50

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23 Jun 2020 at 20:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract titled "Supply of Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers for the Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)" to Kau Media Group Ltd. This procurement process, which falls under the services category, was initiated due to extreme urgency linked to unforeseen circumstances. The contract, valued at £19,500,000, was awarded on 25 April 2020, and the procurement method was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, as allowed by relevant legislative provisions. The items to be delivered are classified under CPV code 35113410, specifically for garments providing biological or chemical protection, with addresses located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in manufacturing or supplying personal protective equipment and related items. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this procurement especially accessible, given that the contracting authority has indicated suitability for this business scale. Businesses equipped to provide high-quality coveralls and other protective gear will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Engaging in such contracts can enhance visibility, strengthen market presence, and potentially lead to further partnerships within the healthcare sector.

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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 Kau Media Group Ltd for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (coveralls) to protect Health and Care workers from contracting the Covid 19 disease. Additional information: Justification for the choice of the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a call for competition in accordance with Article 32. Extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable for the contracting authority and in accordance with the strict conditions stated in the directive.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aeddedd5-0e1f-4393-90ee-62cafdd600cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71f17c7f-0635-4fae-bdfc-49df3bdb8fbe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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
£19,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2020 - 25 Apr 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
Department of Health and Social Care
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072104850

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

KAU MEDIA GROUP

Further Information

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