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title: "Schools LFD Storage and Distribution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-64bdf07b-9948-425c-bc89-9d78f9ad7649"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)"
published: "2023-04-13"
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# Schools LFD Storage and Distribution

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64bdf07b-9948-425c-bc89-9d78f9ad7649

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) awarded a contract for the storage and distribution of LFD test kits to schools in the UK. The procurement method was a negotiated procedure without prior publication with a total contract value of £9,787,144.16 GBP. The contract period started on 27th March 2021 and ended on 28th May 2021.

This tender from the Department of Health and Social Care presents opportunities for businesses in the post and courier services industry. Businesses involved in storage and distribution services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale operations, would be well-suited to compete for contracts like this. The contract was awarded to Bidfood, a large-scale supplier in Slough, with active status and a contract value of £9,787,144.16 GBP.

## Notice

Storage and distribution of LFD test kits to schools in the UK

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db260cd9-a1e5-4c72-8e57-f70113e5ab50 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2021 - 28 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,787,144 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,787,144 |
| 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 (T&T) |
| 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 | BIDFOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2023 at 16:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db260cd9-a1e5-4c72-8e57-f70113e5ab50
- 13 Jul 2021 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b6a011-5ccc-4334-b94d-fa733d996d2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db260cd9-a1e5-4c72-8e57-f70113e5ab50
  13th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b6a011-5ccc-4334-b94d-fa733d996d2c
  13th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000QBxD/995_wjK9eBW5xg.zvNlnmqazXWALSmoYIi6OdtXlR3c
  Bidfoods Contract Extension_Redacted_1307
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000QBxX/NeMTd4PEfurE8FJuIissUSi0K1iWkiwVFCvgMqQ0tOY
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Bidfood
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e886e6d5-c7b3-452a-949c-594d7bd88ca6
  Bidfoods Contract Extension_Redacted_1307
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aef9188d-9897-47c8-baf1-4f8af1b7816a
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Bidfood

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