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title: "DHSC_Nursery Milk Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3aca263a-7094-4684-844a-021b0f229e57"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2022-09-14"
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# DHSC_Nursery Milk Scheme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3aca263a-7094-4684-844a-021b0f229e57

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care is currently planning the DHSC Nursery Milk Scheme procurement process. The aim is to conduct a market engagement exercise to gain insight into the liquid milk market in England and Wales. Potential bidders have the opportunity to view and comment on a potential future opportunity by the engagement end date of October 14, 2022. The main procurement category for this tender is services, and the contracting authority is the Department of Health and Social Care based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, especially small and voluntary sector enterprises, interested in market research services within the healthcare sector. Businesses located in or servicing England and Wales are well-suited to compete. The engagement exercise allows participants to provide feedback and gain insights into the supplier market and dynamics, which can be beneficial for business growth and establishing partnerships within the industry.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social care is conducting a market engagement exercise to gain insight into the liquid milk market in England and Wales, with a particular focus on the milk supplied to early years childcare settings. The aim of the exercise is to give potential bidders an opportunity to view and comment on a potential future opportunity and will enable the DHSC to gain further insights into the supplier market and market dynamics.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74a5dee5-7f23-446d-8170-c7d32c039ec3 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2022 at 10:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74a5dee5-7f23-446d-8170-c7d32c039ec3
- 2 Sep 2022 at 09:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/599097ce-685f-40fb-a0ae-aafded75aa11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74a5dee5-7f23-446d-8170-c7d32c039ec3
  14th September 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/599097ce-685f-40fb-a0ae-aafded75aa11
  2nd September 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99860eba-4ca0-4b23-ba78-735433aebebd
  RequestForInformation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63f0e6e8-3a27-4860-8651-ee8478e69019
  RequestForInformation

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