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Supply, Storage, Over-labelling and Distribution of Ascorbic Acid

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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28 May 2021 at 13:51

Tender Notice
Award

27 May 2021 at 15:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the United Kingdom initiated a tender for the "Supply, Storage, Over-labelling and Distribution of Ascorbic Acid." The procurement process, conducted under a selective and accelerated negotiation procedure due to extreme urgency, was aimed at addressing urgent health needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tender was published on 28th May 2021, and the contract period was set from 20th April 2021 to 30th September 2021. The tendering period concluded on 16th April 2021, but the tender was later awarded to Mawdsley-Brooks & Co Ltd for a total value of £76,931.50 on 21st April 2021, highlighting the critical importance of maintaining supply for public health amid a global crisis.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical suppliers, particularly those capable of responding rapidly to urgent health needs. Businesses specialising in the supply and distribution of pharmaceutical products, especially those experienced in managing logistics and storage under pressured conditions, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The urgency and competitive nature of this contract demonstrate the potential for suppliers to engage in public health initiatives, thereby driving growth and expanding their market presence in the pharmaceutical sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply, Storage, Over-labelling and Distribution of Ascorbic Acid

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care conducted a negotiated procedure without prior publication under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) for the Supply, Storage, Over-labelling and Distribution of Ascorbic Acid.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dae84c40-6519-48b0-a4db-5769dafeaf9a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec51f9da-7ccc-4c16-b725-cc6e8b57618b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (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

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,931 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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, 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

MAWDSLEY-BROOKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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