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title: "Storage and distribution of LFD test kits to schools in the UK"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)"
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# Storage and distribution of LFD test kits to schools in the UK

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-737fa2bd-f819-48b0-bad7-4ddaad58f954

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T), which has awarded a contract for the storage and distribution of LFD test kits to schools in the UK. This contract, under the Post and courier services category, is valued at £2,622,796 and was awarded on 20 December 2020, with the contract period running from 21 December 2020 to 26 March 2021. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to it being above the threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in logistics and distribution services, particularly those with capabilities in handling health-related supplies. Companies that can efficiently manage storage and transport logistics while maintaining compliance with health regulations would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts in the public sector. The nature of the procurement may also present opportunities for collaboration between larger companies and smaller suppliers to fulfill contract requirements effectively.

## Notice

Storage and distribution of LFD test kits to schools in the UK Due to system changes made by Contracts Finder and the fact that this contract has been signed by the contracting authority with retrospective effect, the contract award date reported in the Awarded Information Section refers to the day before the services commenced as opposed to the date on which the contract was signed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a824cb2-29fa-43bb-aca3-591879867dd6 |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2020 - 26 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,622,796 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,622,796 |
| 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 | BRAKE BROS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2021 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a824cb2-29fa-43bb-aca3-591879867dd6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a824cb2-29fa-43bb-aca3-591879867dd6
  30th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kVcA/WZENGR7vPzx4j.t9BQKtIYKr3SFN9LUMYmfaiIFKu0U
  School_logistics_contract_Brakes_Final_Redacted

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