Award

Vitamins Manufacturing and Distribution Note: Published for completeness, see description for details

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

01 Mar 2018 at 10:33

Award Notice
Award

19 Feb 2018 at 15:56

Award Notice
Tender

14 Feb 2018 at 13:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health is procuring a contract for the manufacturing and distribution of vitamins intended for vulnerable children and mothers, valued at £4,000,000. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically classified as 'Vitamins'. The tender period originally concluded on 31 December 2014, and the contract has an effective term from 1 January 2014 to 31 March 2018, with the most recent award update being published on 1 March 2018. This procurement was announced under a non-centrally held method.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare products, particularly those specialising in vitamin manufacturing and distribution. Companies with capabilities in logistics and supply chain management, as well as those that focus on health-related goods, would find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging in such contracts enables smaller businesses to expand their footprint within the public sector, especially those that are able to fulfil the specific needs of vulnerable populations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vitamins Manufacturing and Distribution Note: Published for completeness, see description for details

Notice Description

The manufacturing and distribution of vitamins for vulnerable children and mothers This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts., and this contract award predates the launch of this current version of Contracts Finder. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcaf3dfe-a8f8-452f-8b45-280c4ca30f78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/498f37ec-1f22-449e-857f-f7788bc3cc9e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Not Held centrally
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33616000 - Vitamins

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2013Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 201312 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2014 - 31 Mar 2018 4-5 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
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

DHL SUPPLY CHAIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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