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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 15:33

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24 Aug 2020 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract to Kau MediaGroup Ltd for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) specifically gowns aimed at protecting healthcare workers treating patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. The contract, valued at £692,250, falls under the category of goods, specifically classified as garments for biological or chemical protection (CPV code 35113410). This procurement was initiated through a negotiated procedure due to extreme urgency, and the contract period commenced on 25th April 2020, concluding on the same day. The contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, in compliance with specific directives concerning urgent circumstances.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the PPE manufacturing and supply chain sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can respond quickly to urgent demands. Companies specialising in protective garments or related health and safety equipment would be well-suited to compete in future rounds of procurement within this sector. Engaging with the Department of Health and Social Care can open doors for business growth, especially given the ongoing emphasis on healthcare preparedness and safety measures in light of public health challenges.

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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 MediaGroup Ltd for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (gowns) to protect Health and Care workers from contracting the Covid 19 disease. Additional information: Annex D1. 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0391468-b557-424d-8f3c-7ce13440178d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£692,250 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£692,250 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 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
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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

KAU MEDIAGROUP

Further Information

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