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title: "Provision of outer packaging for test kits"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-10c3b08b-09f7-4069-8e53-029a85b9c1c4"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# Provision of outer packaging for test kits

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10c3b08b-09f7-4069-8e53-029a85b9c1c4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, seeking to secure the provision of outer packaging for test kits. This tender falls under the packaging and related services industry category, with a total contract value of £2,841,600. The procurement method employed was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period ended on 8th June 2020, with the contract awarded on 3rd September 2020, and runs from 8th June 2020 to 30th November 2020, based in London, UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in packaging solutions, particularly those capable of meeting the specific needs of the health sector. Suppliers with experience in production and distribution of packaging materials, as well as those familiar with regulatory requirements in healthcare, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Given the importance of efficient packaging for test kits, companies that can demonstrate innovation and reliability will be particularly appealing to contracting authorities.

## Notice

Provision of outer packaging for test kits

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/154b9cca-ee5c-42d9-8c68-e12afe97cc91 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,841,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,841,600 |
| 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 | 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 | CARLTON PACKAGING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79920000 - Packaging and related services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2020 at 16:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/154b9cca-ee5c-42d9-8c68-e12afe97cc91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/154b9cca-ee5c-42d9-8c68-e12afe97cc91
  3rd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEXV/m9rO5uzxDZDMyQaiVT5.uLyYHYOaxElIGTqKvd9g7m0
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Carlton
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEa0/ErPRP7Zf49PMeV79gWG5oJZtKi_8CfV2jea7EkE2BT0
  Carlton_signed_contract_9Sept_Redacted (002)_Redacted

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