Tender

The Healthy Start Vitamin Scheme Product Manufacture of: Women's Vitamins (Lot 1) - and Children's Vitamins (Lot 2)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

28 Jun 2017 at 15:02

TenderAmendment

07 Jun 2017 at 08:00

TenderAmendment

05 Jun 2017 at 12:06

TenderAmendment

05 Jun 2017 at 11:54

Tender

02 Jun 2017 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health is seeking suppliers for the re-procurement of the Healthy Start Vitamin Scheme, specifically targeting the manufacture of women's vitamins (Lot 1) and children's vitamins (Lot 2). This tender, published on 2nd June 2017, is part of an open procurement process valued at £8 million and is classified under the CPV code for vitamins (33616000). The tender period will close on 5th July 2017, with the contract period set to commence on 27th November 2017 and lasting until 27th November 2022. Suppliers are required to register on the BMS system for participation.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for SMEs engaged in the manufacturing of nutritional products, particularly those specialising in vitamins and health supplements. Businesses that can comply with the specifications outlined by the Department of Health and have capabilities in efficient production, quality assurance, and distribution will find themselves well-positioned to compete. This is particularly relevant for organisations already servicing the UK and European markets, given the wide delivery scope that includes British Overseas Territories and other regions.

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Notice Title

The Healthy Start Vitamin Scheme Product Manufacture of: Women's Vitamins (Lot 1) - and Children's Vitamins (Lot 2)

Notice Description

The Healthy Start Scheme provides free vitamins for Healthy Start Recipients. Pregnant women and new mothers can receive free vitamins containing vitamins C, D and Folic acid. Children from birth up to 4 years can receive free vitamins containing vitamins A, C and D. The Department of Health is going to market for the Re-Procurement of the Healthy Start Vitamin Product Manufacture. The Requirement will be split into 2 separate lots; Lot 1- Manufacture of Women's Vitamin Products Lot 2- Manufacture of Children's Vitamin Products The Storage and Distribution, Order Transaction Processing and Redesign of Artwork Procurement's are all being procured separately at a later date. This is notification that the Department is running an Ojeu Open Procurement for the work described. - (for which see ITT ref number 60354). Interested suppliers need to register on the BMS system if they have not done so already. Details of registration can be found on the attached document and link provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dcb64e8c-9244-453a-88f3-341548ab4b57
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ed7406-993b-42a2-8179-defd3ccb32ca
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
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Nov 2017 - 27 Nov 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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