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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  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c35d2da-74b9-44d9-b97e-22d0f50b2d94

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers in the United Kingdom, particularly aimed at combating COVID-19. The contract, valued at £216,562.50, was awarded to Transcontinental Marketing Ltd (TCM Ltd) for the provision of aprons that protect health and care workers from infection. The procurement method employed was an award without prior publication, concluding the tender period on 13th May 2020. The contract commenced on 1st June 2020 and was executed in London, under the goods category classified as "Garments for biological or chemical protection."

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs that specialise in PPE or related manufacturing. Companies with capabilities in producing protective garments or medical supplies may find this contract especially relevant, given the ongoing demand for health and safety equipment. Additionally, businesses willing to meet the rigorous standards required for health sector procurement are well-positioned to leverage similar future tenders, enhancing their market presence while contributing to public health safety efforts.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care (the "Authority") has awarded a contract to Transcontinental Marketing Ltd (TCM Ltd) for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (aprons) 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/d34570d9-d6ca-42d5-a488-329f113c3b75 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union in the cases listed in Annex D1 |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 1 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £216,562 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £216,562 |
| 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 |
| 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 | TRANSCONTINENTAL MARKETING LTD (TCM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2020 at 15:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d34570d9-d6ca-42d5-a488-329f113c3b75
- 21 Jul 2020 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d34570d9-d6ca-42d5-a488-329f113c3b75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d34570d9-d6ca-42d5-a488-329f113c3b75
  30th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97e271e6-d5ee-4407-a001-eef2e59ade1c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d01c73a-e251-4f78-b548-402ac973343d

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