Award

Vitamin D Food Supplements

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

09 Dec 2020 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

12 Aug 2020 at 00:00

Tender

29 Jul 2020 at 00:00

Planning

18 Jun 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the supply of Vitamin D Food Supplements by The Common Services Agency (known as NHS National Services Scotland). This tender falls under the health industry category and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period originally set to conclude on 11 September 2020, and the contract was awarded on 13 November 2020. The estimated total contract value is £1,848,360, covering a four-year framework intended for various NHS Scotland Health Boards and other health entities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in nutritional supplements, particularly those that can supply liquid and tablet form Vitamin D deemed suitable for infants and breastfeeding women. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the necessary certification standards, including ISO9001 and BRCGS, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With the tender catering to a healthcare framework that encompasses diverse health boards in Scotland, compliant suppliers can potentially expand their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Vitamin D Food Supplements

Notice Description

As a universal offering to all and to coincide with and compliment the launch of the Best Start Food Scheme in Scotland, NHS Scotland has a requirement for the supply of Vitamin D initially to children under 1 year old and to women who breastfeed and then rolling out to all children under 3 years old.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As a universal offering to all and to coincide with and compliment the launch of the Best Start Food Scheme in Scotland, NHS Scotland has a requirement for the supply of Vitamin D initially to children under 1 year old and to women who breastfeed and then rolling out to all children under 3 years old. As a minimum, the essential product requirements must already be listed on the British National Formulary (BNF) and / or Children's BNF; be available in liquid drop and tablet form; Children's drops must be suitable and safe from birth; contain stated contraindications; long shelf life of min 12 months; and must be plant based suitable for vegans, vegetarians, halal and kosher. The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and Island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards (including the common services agency) and by all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards, and the Authority or other NHS Organisations established pursuant to NHS (Scotland Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices. Total value shown is for the duration of the framework and is based on an estimate of expenditure. The Framework period shall be for 4 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000623118
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402017
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,848,360 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 2020Expired
Award Date
13 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Eleanor Dickson, Nadia Crockett
Contact Email
eleanor.dickson@nhs.scot, nadia.crockett@nhs.scot, rcruickshanks@nhs.net, shelley.mackay@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1312756840, +44 1698794410, +44 1698794460

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRO HEALTH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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