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title: "PHE_Covid-19 Emergency Purchases - ecm_8146"
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buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND"
published: "2021-03-31"
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# PHE_Covid-19 Emergency Purchases - ecm_8146

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-117ac4b7-4cde-4937-9dad-1a6c19ece82f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England, which is based in London, conducting an emergency purchase titled "PHE_Covid-19 Emergency Purchases - ecm_8146" for clinical products to support the UK government’s response to the covid-19 pandemic. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action, with the contract valued at £15,000. This tender was completed on 31st March 2021, with the contract period spanning from 1st December 2019 to 31st March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in the supply of laboratory products, consumables, and reagents. Businesses with experience in clinical product supply are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, particularly within health-related sectors. The procurement process demonstrates the need for agility and responsiveness in the supply chain, especially in times of emergency.

## Notice

Emergency purchase of laboratory products, consumables, reagents etc to assist Public Health England to support the Government in its response to the covid-19 pandemic. The purchases covered by this notice are Multisystem inflammatory syndrome study. Due to the emergency nature of these purchases, no formal contract was awarded but PHE's Purchase Order formed the contract. An example purchase order is attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acf19d34-0b31-4863-b95d-ffea5bbd09f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL COLLEGE OF PAEDIATRICS & CHILD HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33698000 - Clinical products

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 20:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acf19d34-0b31-4863-b95d-ffea5bbd09f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acf19d34-0b31-4863-b95d-ffea5bbd09f4
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c33c926c-83d7-4aad-9693-c4350aef1a6a
  ecm_8146 PO 6705891 Reloaded - JAR 31/03/2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england

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