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title: "Healthy Start Vitamins - Subject Matter Expert"
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# Healthy Start Vitamins - Subject Matter Expert

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4dfefeae-e003-4642-990b-8123a5a7d0d8

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority is conducting a tender for the provision of a Subject Matter Expert service related to Healthy Start Vitamins, focused on supporting women and children with low incomes. This tender, titled "Healthy Start Vitamins - Subject Matter Expert", falls under the health services industry and has a total value of £65,000. The tender period is set to close on 17th August 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 19th September 2022 and run until 18th September 2026. Interested suppliers must register on the NHSBSA e-sourcing portal to access the full tender documentation.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the healthcare and nutritional sectors, especially those with expertise in vitamins and food supplement services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate experience in providing consultancy or expert services in health-related fields are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could facilitate growth and establish relationships with the NHS, thereby enhancing a company's reputation in the public sector.

## Notice

The Buyer requires a supplier to provide a Subject Matter Expert service in relation to the Healthy Start Vitamins, which are food supplements available to women and children with low incomes and whom are entitled to the Healthy Start scheme support. The Subject Matter Expert will support the Buyer with the procurement and implementation of the Healthy Start Vitamins Manufacturing Framework(s). It is anticipated that the advice will be required initially to support the procurement of the Vitamins Manufacturing Frameworks, and may also be required during the Framework period. Suppliers not already registered on the NHSBSA e-sourcing portal must go to https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome and click Register then follow the instructions. Once registered Suppliers will be able to view and access the full ITT documentation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6efb61-bffd-4e6c-af6b-39a3ce340beb |
| 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 | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2022 - 18 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| 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 | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33616000 - Vitamins
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2022 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6efb61-bffd-4e6c-af6b-39a3ce340beb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6efb61-bffd-4e6c-af6b-39a3ce340beb
  3rd August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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