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PHE_COVID-19 Emergency Purchases_Development of Stay Well at Home (ecm_8137)

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PHE_COVID-19 Emergency Purchases_Development of Stay Well at Home (ecm_8137)" was initiated by Public Health England (PHE) to address urgent health needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. This procurement, classified under health services, took place in London with a total contract value of £13,782. It followed a direct procurement method through a single tender action and was completed on 31 March 2021, with the contract period running from 1 December 2019 to the same completion date.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in healthcare product supply and logistics, particularly those capable of providing laboratory equipment and reagents. Businesses specialising in health services and emergency response products would find themselves well-suited to compete in future procurements of this nature, especially as the landscape continues to evolve in response to public health crises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PHE_COVID-19 Emergency Purchases_Development of Stay Well at Home (ecm_8137)

Notice Description

The UK Government must protect the health and wellbeing of UK citizens. The COVID-19 outbreak is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) as declared by the World Health Organisation on 30 January 2020. The WHO Director General characterised COVID-19 as a pandemic on 11 March 2020. PHE discharges its duties as a Category 1 Responder to emergencies on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care within the scope of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA 2004). This urgent requirement is in response to the recent COVID -19 outbreak. PHE contracted with UNA Health Limited for the provision of Fortress COVID-19 Total A/B Device (20 tests) reagents. Purchases of laboratory products, temporary staffing etc had to be made to assist Public Health England support the Government in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to the emergency nature of these purchases, no formal contract was awarded but PHE's Purchase Order formed the contract. An example Purchase Order is attached.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4d295e2-2ed4-49bc-aa7f-d965437db44f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c15f570-8536-408d-84ff-5bc606e3cee4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,782 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,782 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 1-2 years
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
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNA HEALTH

Further Information

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