Planning

Healthy Start Vitamins Manufacture & Supply

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

21 May 2026 at 12:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 May 2026 at 15:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a framework agreement on the manufacture and supply of children's and women's Healthy Start Vitamins. This procurement, categorized under the pharmaceutical products industry, has a substantial budget of £6,567,246.82, with a gross value of £7,880,696.18. A pre-market engagement seminar will be held on 6th July 2026, followed by supplier one-to-one sessions, and interested suppliers are encouraged to register on the Atamis e-procurement system by 21st July 2026. The procurement process is initiated as a tender and is scheduled to issue further communication by 9th November 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing vitamins and pharmaceutical products. With a contract period beginning in April 2028 and ending in April 2034, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement not only offers the prospect of substantial financial rewards but also the chance to establish long-term partnerships with a central government authority, potentially boosting business growth and expanding market presence in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Healthy Start Vitamins Manufacture & Supply

Notice Description

Framework Agreement/s for the manufacture and supply of the children's and women's Healthy Start Vitamins. Suppliers wishing to participate must register on the Authority's e procurement system, Atamis. Registration is free and can be completed at: https://atamis.co.uk Once registered, suppliers should search for the project reference number within the Atamis portal and express interest to access the procurement documents. The project reference number is - C447394 (W137081 & W137085 Healthy Start Vitamins Manufacturing & Supply)

Planning Information

Pre Market Engagement Teams seminar to take place on Monday 6 July 2026 followed by supplier 121 sessions. Suppliers wishing to participate must register on the Authority’s e procurement system, Atamis. Registration is free and can be completed at: https://atamis.co.uk Once registered, suppliers should search for the project reference number within the Atamis portal and express interest to access the procurement documents. The project reference number is C447394 (W137081 & W137085 Healthy Start Vitamins Manufacturing & Supply)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069913
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047088-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

33616000 - Vitamins

33690000 - Various medicinal products

33692000 - Medical solutions

33692200 - Parenteral nutrition products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,567,246 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Nov 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Apr 2028 - 22 Apr 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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