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title: "Supply protective packaging and transport goods for Covid-19 Testing"
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# Supply protective packaging and transport goods for Covid-19 Testing

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-354ee35b-130f-4260-b0f0-494ac0c0e69f

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) has completed a procurement process for the supply of protective packaging and transport goods specifically for Covid-19 Testing. This procurement falls under the category of packaging and related services, with a total contract value of £1,351,417. The contract period commenced on 1st February 2021 and extends until 30th June 2021. This procurement utilised a selective method, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 31st January 2021. The contract is notable for its location in London, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to engage in the health sector, particularly those specialising in packaging solutions and logistics. Enterprises with capabilities in providing packaging for medical supplies and test materials would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The successful supplier, Office Depot UK Limited, exemplifies the type of large-scale supplier that may have the resources to fulfil such requirements, indicating a potential market for providers aiming to expand their footprint in the healthcare procurement landscape.

## Notice

Supply of protective packaging specifically bags for transportation and test papers for saliva samples for Covid-19 Testing. Due to system changes made by Contracts Finder and the fact that this contract has been signed by the contracting authority with retrospective effect, the contract award date reported in the Awarded Information Section refers to the day before the services commenced as opposed to the date on which the contract was signed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/434cc0e6-7a61-4ff5-974a-411b6d84fb18 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,351,417 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,351,417 |
| 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 (T&T) |
| 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 | OFFICE DEPOT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79920000 - Packaging and related services

## Release History

- 5 May 2021 at 08:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/434cc0e6-7a61-4ff5-974a-411b6d84fb18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/434cc0e6-7a61-4ff5-974a-411b6d84fb18
  5th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kXfp/mfKmE6JSbAh5AMCAU1URa6WzXGMTUJg2nTbdriq7xzg
  20210202_DHSC_call_off_FINAL_Signed_Redacted_

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