Planning

Children's Healthy Start Vitamins

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 05:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and is managed by the NHS Business Services Authority, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom. This tender is titled "Children's Healthy Start Vitamins" and falls under the goods industry category, specifically focusing on vitamins. The procurement is aimed at manufacturing and supplying these vitamins across the UK, with an anticipated start of the contract period on 22nd April 2028, lasting until 20th April 2032. A future notice date is scheduled for 1st October 2026. The total estimated gross value of the procurement is £3,410,400, with a net value of £2,842,000, significantly above the threshold for such tenders.

This planned procurement presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs that specialise in vitamin manufacturing and supply chains. Engaging in this tender could open avenues for long-term partnerships within the NHS network and provide exposure to significant market opportunities. Businesses with expertise in large-scale production and distribution of health-related goods would be highly suited to compete successfully. The focus on a well-defined product area within the public sector assures potential for repeat business and an alignment with government health initiatives, essential for sustained business expansion and visibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Healthy Start Vitamins

Notice Description

Manufacture and supply of Children's Healthy Start Vitamins For details of the NHSBSA's planned procurement activity for goods or services with an anticipated value of PS10,000 or more, please view our Commercial Pipeline via the following link https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/nhsbsa-commercial-pipeline

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0517c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022912-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£2,842,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20268 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Apr 2028 - 20 Apr 2032 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialservicesteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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