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title: "Infant Feeding and Associated Accessories"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-33d1702a-d335-41d6-ae96-1e76da90c1ac"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Infant Feeding and Associated Accessories

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33d1702a-d335-41d6-ae96-1e76da90c1ac

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain is seeking suppliers for a Framework Agreement titled "Infant Feeding and Associated Accessories," focused on the procurement of baby care products, particularly infant food and feeding accessories. This contract is located in England and pertains to an open procurement method with an estimated value of £32,000,000 over its duration, set to run from March 2, 2020, to March 2, 2024. The tender was originally published on June 10, 2019, with the tender period concluding on July 9, 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to thrive in the baby care market, which includes products such as powdered milk, feeding cups, and breast pumps. Businesses that manufacture or supply baby care products, especially those with a focus on innovation in feeding accessories, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the anticipated initial expenditure of around £8,000,000 in the first year, there is a robust potential for growth for successful bidders.

## Notice

The Framework Agreement will look to include the following range of products: milks prepared feed, powdered milk, breast milk fortifier, drinks, distilled water, fruit juice and meals, infant meal from 4 months, infant meal from 7 months, infant snacks, infant desserts, infant breakfast, infant bottles, disposable, reusable, feeding cups, teats - latex, latex free, specialist, soothers - latex, latex free, specialist, sterilisers, breast pumps and accessories, breast pump, nipple shields, breast pads, breast creams, breast pump sets, protective membrane. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 8 000 000 in the first year of this framework agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term is 32 000 000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6e710ff-765a-48e2-8c57-d0e39796ad67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2020 |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 2 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,000,000 |
| 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 | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | NORMANTON |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF6 1TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Normanton |
| Westminster constituency | Normanton and Hemsworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | ALCADO; ARDO MEDICAL; BABEASE; CENTRAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES; GBUK ENTERAL; HENLEYS MEDICAL SUPPLIES; HIPP; KENDAL NUTRICARE; MAPA SPONTEX; MEDELA; MEDICARE COLGATE; NESTLE; NUTRICIA; ROBINSON HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33750000 - Baby care products

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6e710ff-765a-48e2-8c57-d0e39796ad67
- 10 Jun 2019 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb8333a-bb9e-453e-a4be-7804ed459896
- 3 Jan 2019 at 08:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d1bbb33-7460-4ee6-a38c-6a9a1da6858b
- 2 Jan 2019 at 09:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d1bbb33-7460-4ee6-a38c-6a9a1da6858b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6e710ff-765a-48e2-8c57-d0e39796ad67
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb8333a-bb9e-453e-a4be-7804ed459896
  10th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d1bbb33-7460-4ee6-a38c-6a9a1da6858b
  3rd January 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5fbac490-8caa-4a10-9c07-30830ce94598
  Prior Information Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65db4727-cc0e-41d7-a7ce-5f5dd8b611cd
  Contract Notice
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:267809-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
  https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:267809-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Notice URLs

- http://procurement.supplychain.nhs.uk/ISS

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