Award

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

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

21 May 2021 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care awarded contracts for the Supply, Storage, Over-labelling and Distribution of Ascorbic Acid on 21 April 2021. This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category and took place in the UK. The process was conducted through a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication due to extreme urgency related to the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing for swift action to secure necessary supplies. The contract represents a key initiative aimed at maintaining public health during a critical period.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in pharmaceutical supply and distribution, particularly those equipped to meet urgent public health needs. Companies with capabilities in the supply chain management of pharmaceutical products, especially those that can demonstrate capacity for rapid response and compliance with stringent health regulations, would be well-positioned to compete. The nature of this procurement highlights the importance of agility and reliability in the face of unforeseen demand spikes, making it an ideal opportunity for established suppliers and innovative start-ups alike.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded contracts for the Supply, Storage, Over-labelling and Distribution of Ascorbic Acid.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Additional information: Value -- the contract awarded to Mawdsley-Brooks, this information is considered by the supplier to be commercially sensitive information. The Authority is not publishing the value of that particular contract so as not to prejudice the legitimate commercial interest of the supplier. As a result, the value shown under V.2.4 only represents the value of the contract awarded to Clinigen.

Procurement Information

The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) gave rise to an extremely urgent need for the Authority to purchase a quantity of Ascorbic Acid because the Authority needs to be in a position to treat the population as required such that did not give the Authority sufficient time to comply with the standard Open Procedure time scales for this procurement. Accordingly, the Authority used the negotiated procedure without prior publication - Regulation 32(2)(c) - Extreme Urgency Route (i.e. direct award) permitted under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended) to conduct this procurement. It was imperative to maintain security of supply for public health purposes in the face of high global demand. In these circumstances, a procurement following the usual timescales under the PCR 2015, including accelerated options, was not feasible in order for the Authority to secure the urgent Supply, Storage, Over-labelling and Distribution of Ascorbic Acid.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b3b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011335-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,932 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20214 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
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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
2
Supplier Names

CLINIGEN HEALTHCARE

MAWDSLEY- BROOKS

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