Tender

Central Procurement of Vitamin D Supplements for Care Homes

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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Tender

09 Dec 2020 at 10:45

Tender Notice
Tender

30 Nov 2020 at 22:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is currently conducting a tender for the "Central Procurement of Vitamin D Supplements for Care Homes". This tender is focused on the supply of vitamins, specifically designed to support vulnerable populations, with an emphasis on the winter months when supplementation is crucial for musculoskeletal health. The procurement method is open, allowing broader participation, and the end date for submissions is 15 December 2020. The estimated value of the contract is £524,400, with delivery expected to address care homes located in the United Kingdom, particularly those in Westminster (postal code SW1H 0EU).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health supplements, particularly those that can fulfil large orders of vitamin D products. Companies that manufacture or supply vitamins, especially with experience in the healthcare or residential care sectors, may find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in this procurement could expand a company’s reach within public sector contracts and enhance their reputation in providing essential health products during critical periods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Central Procurement of Vitamin D Supplements for Care Homes

Notice Description

Central procurement Vitamin D supplements for Nursing and Residential Homes. A full description of the notice. Vitamin D is needed for healthy bones and muscles and during autumn and winter, everyone is advised to take a vitamin D supplement of 10 micrograms. DHSC wishes to procure vitamin D for vulnerable population groups. This is because they may have been indoors more than usual this year and therefore it is even more important to take a vitamin D supplement as we go into the winter months to protect musculoskeletal health. This procurement will concern the supply, of vitamin D to vulnerable groups. If you are interested in the opportunity please access the documents via the Atamis portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d58daf32-6d06-4ab2-b279-bed7f956611f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f66753ef-df6a-4762-ba94-6174c2d93611
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33616000 - Vitamins

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£524,400 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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