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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: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fc718e8-b390-4c7b-a218-8ae68a99bbf8

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract titled "Supply of Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers for the Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)" to Universal Solutions Trading Limited. This procurement, classified under goods with the CPV code for garments for biological or chemical protection, involves a contract value of £810,000 and is related to the healthcare industry. The contract period began on 15th May 2020 and concluded on 16th May 2020. The procurement method used was an award without prior publication, reflecting the urgent need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This tender represents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on the medical supplies sector, particularly those capable of providing personal protective equipment. Businesses that specialise in health-related products and services or have the capacity to quickly mobilise resources may find this sector particularly lucrative. Engaging with the Department of Health and Social Care can facilitate greater visibility and foster growth in a market that remains critical in responding to public health challenges.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care (the "Authority") has awarded a contract to Universal Solutions Trading Limited for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (medical aprons) to protect Health and Care workers from contracting the Covid 19 disease.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a73f1ff-8b4c-455b-8d08-d2148fbf1fb2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union in the cases listed in Annex D1 |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2020 - 16 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £810,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £810,000 |
| 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 | 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 | UNIVERSAL SOLUTIONS TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2020 at 12:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a73f1ff-8b4c-455b-8d08-d2148fbf1fb2
- 1 Jul 2020 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a73f1ff-8b4c-455b-8d08-d2148fbf1fb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a73f1ff-8b4c-455b-8d08-d2148fbf1fb2
  27th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de60427c-e7dd-4046-a523-2b5e0c9b1d8e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c284d7fc-831a-479f-8aed-3c786c78d200

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

## Provenance

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