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title: "PHE_Covid-19 Emergency Purchases - ecm_8140"
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# PHE_Covid-19 Emergency Purchases - ecm_8140

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5dea728a-5cfb-4a57-bac9-e7135f1a73fe

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## Summary

The procurement process involved Public Health England (PHE), which is located in London, England. The contract, titled "PHE_Covid-19 Emergency Purchases - ecm_8140," relates to the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on the acquisition of laboratory products, consumables, and reagents essential for addressing the Covid-19 pandemic. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action, and the contract period spanned from December 1, 2019, to March 31, 2021. The contract was awarded on March 30, 2021, with a total value of £23,844. The tender process was initiated amidst emergency conditions, thus a formal contract was not established; instead, a purchase order sufficed as the contracting agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of clinical products and laboratory consumables, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in health-related products, diagnostics, or technology solutions tailored to enhance public health efforts would be well-positioned to benefit from similar future procurements. Engaging with contracts under such urgent contexts demonstrates an ability to swiftly meet critical health needs, positioning businesses as reliable partners in emergencies.

## Notice

Emergency purchase of laboratory products, consumables, reagents etc to assist Public Health England to support the Government in its response to the covid-19 pandemic. The purchases covered by this notice are Paragon costs for Coronavirus emails Due to the emergency nature of these purchases, no formal contract was awarded but PHE's Purchase Order formed the contract. An example purchase order is attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc31a78d-192d-437b-9413-fbbdbbf30c2a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,844 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,844 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARAGON DATA ANALYTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33698000 - Clinical products

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc31a78d-192d-437b-9413-fbbdbbf30c2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc31a78d-192d-437b-9413-fbbdbbf30c2a
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3395215-6561-4ee7-b948-cbbc1e0822c9
  ECM_8140 PO 6687729.ND.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england

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