--- title: "PQ0483 - Provision of ordering, receiving, packaging, storing, and distributing Healthy Start Vitamins (HSV)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4253735b-825c-4996-9e9b-7b1421f7a1f0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4253735b-825c-4996-9e9b-7b1421f7a1f0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4253735b-825c-4996-9e9b-7b1421f7a1f0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4253735b-825c-4996-9e9b-7b1421f7a1f0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2023-12-06" --- # PQ0483 - Provision of ordering, receiving, packaging, storing, and distributing Healthy Start Vitamins (HSV) Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4253735b-825c-4996-9e9b-7b1421f7a1f0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4253735b-825c-4996-9e9b-7b1421f7a1f0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4253735b-825c-4996-9e9b-7b1421f7a1f0.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of ordering, receiving, packaging, storing, and distributing Healthy Start Vitamins as part of the Healthy Start Scheme. This public health initiative aims to improve the health of low-income pregnant women and families. The contract will commence in February 2024 for a duration of 3 years, with a possible 1-year extension. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 3rd January 2024. This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, specifically in the delivery, storage, and distribution of vitamins, as well as stock management software providers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties can access further details and apply through Birmingham City Council's e-tendering system. The contract requires adherence to MHRA regulations and the ability to manage vitamin stock effectively to meet distribution demands across various sites in Birmingham. ## Notice The Healthy Start Scheme is a statutory public health initiative to improve the health of low-income pregnant women and families. Women who are at least 10 weeks pregnant and families with children under four years old qualify if they are on benefits and tax credits. The scheme offers eligible women and families ?4.25 (?8.50 for a baby under 1 year) to spend on milk, fruit, vegetables and first stage infant milk. In addition, families also receive Healthy Start Vitamins. Birmingham City Council (the Council) require a supplier that can, electronically manage vitamin orders from distributing sites, order vitamins in a timely manner, store vitamins and distribute the vitamins across the city to active distribution sites such as: o Children Centres o community pharmacies o GP practices o midwife/health visitor teams o nurseries o faith organisations, with active settings currently at 138 sites. The successful provider will: o Must hold a current MHRA (Medical & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency) licence for the collection and distribution of vitamins,(Copy of licence needs to be attached to application form) o Be responsible for ordering Healthy Start vitamins through NHS Supply Chain ensuring each distribution site has sufficient stock. o Have in place and continue to maintain stock control management software which tracks stock levels, orders, and deliveries. o Maintain data quality and record keeping, utilising the aforementioned computer software to reflect site activity that can be gathered into quarterly reports to the commissioner which can identify trends on vitamins orders, issue, and overall distribution. o Facilitate registration of new HSV sites. o Ensure appropriate storage of vitamins, maintaining a temperature below 25 degrees. o Take vitamin order requests from distribution sites, collecting relevant data regarding quantity, site code, and ensuring appropriate troubleshooting when relevant. o Transport vitamins in response to orders, ensuring they are kept at an ambient temperature upon delivery and collection. o Vitamin stock delivery should be completed in a timely manner (within 5 working days). o Take the lead in stock management, working closely with distribution sites and the NHS Supply Distribution Chain to maintain vitamin stock availability while minimising waste and appropriately disposing of returned/ expired stock. o Produce quarterly performance reports for contract meetings with commissioning team, addressing any troubleshooting issues within a reasonable timeframe, and minimising any potential risks. The contract will commence on February 2024 for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year subject to funding availability and supplier performance. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and... Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/968e56c0-fe4b-42b8-8d6c-830c9939648b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jan 2024 - 28 Jan 2027 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 33616000 - Vitamins - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85323000 - Community health services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 6 Dec 2023 at 23:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/968e56c0-fe4b-42b8-8d6c-830c9939648b - 6 Dec 2023 at 23:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/968e56c0-fe4b-42b8-8d6c-830c9939648b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/968e56c0-fe4b-42b8-8d6c-830c9939648b 6th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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