Award

Schools LFD Storage and Distribution

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)

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13 Apr 2023 at 16:15

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Award

19 May 2021 at 14:48

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) awarded a contract for "Schools LFD Storage and Distribution" involving the storage and distribution of LFD test kits to schools in the UK. The procurement method was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract value was £3,096,368, with the contract awarded to BFS Group Limited. The contract period was from 21st December 2020 to 26th March 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in post and courier services to explore collaborations with the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T). The contract, although already awarded, signifies potential future opportunities in similar services for larger-scale businesses like BFS Group Limited. Businesses aspiring to engage in public procurement within the UK health sector should monitor similar tenders for future growth prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Schools LFD Storage and Distribution

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b693d2be-7c43-44ba-80f4-174b1d8cf84c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15b0dc5a-3db0-4551-a232-6d716dbde796
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
£3,096,368 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,096,368 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20215 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

BFS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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