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title: "Supply of Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers for the Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)"
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# Supply of Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers for the Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05574a2c-3708-4da9-bd6e-694ae6d768ca

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (gloves) intended for healthcare workers involved in the care of patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for garments designed for biological or chemical protection, was executed through a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the contract value amounting to £161 million. The contract period commenced and concluded on 5th June 2020, with the award being published on 20th October 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the personal protective equipment sector, particularly those that specialise in the manufacture or supply of protective garments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare supply chain, especially those with capabilities to respond rapidly to public health needs, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The emphasis on swift delivery and high-quality products in light of the pandemic underscores the potential for growth in this crucial industry.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care (the "Authority") has awarded a contract to Unispace Global Ltd for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (gloves) to protect Health and Care workers for contracting the Covid 19 disease.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67c96ea3-1ac5-49db-b055-372d0472588f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2020 - 5 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £161,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £161,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNISPACE GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2020 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67c96ea3-1ac5-49db-b055-372d0472588f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67c96ea3-1ac5-49db-b055-372d0472588f
  20th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDll/qd_Lvy3tveWctI6pRgCT.UIemWmztPmoynLoj.7_AJk
  Annex D1
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDlP/sdCgY6WXHUMl7Z5ekI8WkVzDJklPa.MThFvr8A8XV9M
  DHSC__17987_Unispace_contract_Redacted

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