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title: "Provision of outer packaging for test kits"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7707e89d-a4e8-49cc-9fd4-1703b00e00c3"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-12-03"
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# Provision of outer packaging for test kits

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7707e89d-a4e8-49cc-9fd4-1703b00e00c3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care seeking the provision of outer packaging for test kits, classified under the "Packaging and related services" industry category. The contract value stands at £162,700 and the procurement method employed was a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication. This contract, which is now complete, was initiated on 15 April 2020 and spanned a contract period until 26 April 2020, with the award date for the successful supplier, Carlton Packaging LLP, recorded on 15 April 2020. The project targeted delivery locations including the United Kingdom and various British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the packaging sector, particularly those specialising in customised packaging solutions for health-related products. Companies that are agile and able to respond swiftly to specifications, as well as those with experience in working with public sector contracts, would be well-positioned to benefit from similar contracts. The limited procurement method suggests that bidders with robust capabilities and innovative approaches may gain an advantage in securing future opportunities within the healthcare and packaging industries.

## Notice

Provision of outer packaging for test kits

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c150db39-a94c-41d4-ab81-94146c6391c4 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2020 - 26 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £162,700 |
| 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 | CARLTON PACKAGING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79920000 - Packaging and related services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2020 at 16:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c150db39-a94c-41d4-ab81-94146c6391c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c150db39-a94c-41d4-ab81-94146c6391c4
  3rd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEXQ/S.IaE_4.pniBJ2UwSfurV1wG6RKOh1oVAuLkFwdF6LQ
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Carlton
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEXG/yD..G89rFG5xTX1CXpRpacar8FhT3i1VKb32oGI0eCs
  PO 546373 - redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEX7/1GexnsaIEs2ayUm2SHi0s6vDhegO5ESDYpskYnn0TFg
  PO 546151 - redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEXW/ijKddGY1keetGYzxWThdDKFsaMf4yeAVoul9zEFc_yE
  DHSC short-form contract

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