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title: "THE PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF FIRST AID AND MEDICAL KITS AND VACCINATIONS FOR FCO POSTS OVERSEAS"
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# THE PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF FIRST AID AND MEDICAL KITS AND VACCINATIONS FOR FCO POSTS OVERSEAS

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f22f220-656d-4ad9-8f87-814e10f61681

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has completed a public procurement contract titled "The Provision of a Contract for the Supply of First Aid and Medical Kits and Vaccinations for FCO Posts Overseas." This contract, valued at £450,000, encompasses the supply of vaccines, medical supplies, and first aid kits compliant with BS8599 standards, required for FCO clinics in Islamabad, Nairobi, and New Delhi, as well as for 270 FCO posts globally. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and the contract period stretches from 1st March 2018 to 28th February 2021, following the end of the tender period on 28th November 2017.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and medical supply sectors, particularly those that can offer compliant first aid kits and pharmaceuticals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria which favour these types of suppliers. Engaging in this procurement can enhance supplier portfolios and open avenues for more extensive contracts with government entities.

## Notice

The supply of vaccines, pharmaceutical, medical supplies to FCO clinics in Islamabad, Nairobi and New Delhi and the supply of first aid kits to all 270 FCO posts in 170 countries. All first aid kits should be BS8599 standard so they are complaint with the First Aid Act 1981. On occasion there may be a need to purchase Potassium Iodate supplies as determined by Department of Health policy. This will be an occasional requirement and not a regular purchase. The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise and reserves the right to use a reverse auction.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3383eded-bcb9-4047-8786-03b27e4004a6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| 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 | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | G P SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141620 - Medical kits

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2018 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3383eded-bcb9-4047-8786-03b27e4004a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3383eded-bcb9-4047-8786-03b27e4004a6
  22nd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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