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Central Procurement of Vitamin D Food Supplements Clinically Extremely Vulnerable

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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03 Feb 2021 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking to procure vitamin D food supplements specifically for care homes, aimed at supporting clinically extremely vulnerable individuals during the winter months. This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified as Vitamin D (CPV Code: 33616000). The procurement process, which utilised an open procedure with an accelerated rationale, is now complete with the award date signed on 6th January 2021. The contract value is £487,600, and the delivery addresses are located in the UK.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the health and wellness industry, particularly those specialising in nutritional supplements or related goods. Companies that can provide high-quality vitamin D supplements, especially SMEs, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. With six out of eight bids submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this tender highlights a favourable landscape for agile businesses looking to expand their market presence through public procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

Central Procurement of Vitamin D Food Supplements Clinically Extremely Vulnerable

Notice Description

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 care homes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DHSC is undertaking a procurement process using the open accelerated procedure for the purpose of procuring vitamin D food supplements for care homes. This procurement will concern the supply of Vitamin D food supplements. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028fbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002151-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33616000 - Vitamins

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£487,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Dionne Morgan
Contact Email
dionne.morgan@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUTTLEFISH

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