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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 (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d6c77f5-9635-4364-8a4d-00fde19fffb4

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the United Kingdom has recently completed a procurement process for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) aimed at safeguarding healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract, worth approximately £8.68 million, was awarded to VITAL INNOVATIONS and falls under the goods category, specifically for garments providing biological or chemical protection. The procurement method employed was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period started and ended on 22nd June 2020, with the award announcement published on 9th February 2021.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses engaged in manufacturing or supplying PPE and related products, especially those with the capacity to meet large orders swiftly. Companies that specialise in healthcare safety supplies, particularly those experienced in producing or distributing protective garments, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. As the demand for such equipment remains significant in healthcare settings, establishing a reputation for reliability and quality could be key for businesses looking to secure contracts with the DHSC and expand their market presence.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care [the 'Authority'] has awarded a contract for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment 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/993c7456-a7e5-45ae-8bfb-44ea33a36c54 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2020 - 22 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,677,084 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,677,084 |
| 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 (DHSC) |
| 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 | VITAL INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2021 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/993c7456-a7e5-45ae-8bfb-44ea33a36c54
- 9 Feb 2021 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8caa2119-654b-468e-86a5-2fc48dc87bfc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/993c7456-a7e5-45ae-8bfb-44ea33a36c54
  9th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8caa2119-654b-468e-86a5-2fc48dc87bfc
  9th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kGJG/Fwdr50JMI7blxVUZxcsPFOJ4527rkiQtKxttpVrqlMk
  Annex D1
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kGJB/DsliZ3HqSslbU2H0vY4Hnt4VEacwnhZIYx35CLAdpaI
  VITAL GROUP - Signed Contract_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kGJL/SE8RrwaQqPNuPZo9UIC5I9Z6GXrPr2lOCGK4PZyCcyc
  Vital Innovations - Currency Conversion

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