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title: "Distribution of Vitamin D food supplements"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# Distribution of Vitamin D food supplements

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8441b708-1710-46c5-91b9-8a49fa4844c8

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), is focused on the distribution of Vitamin D food supplements aimed at supporting Clinically Extremely Vulnerable individuals and residents of care homes across England. The tender, classified under the CPV code for Post and courier services, was initiated as a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 18th January 2021 to 31st March 2021, with the tender period concluding on 15th January 2021. The total value of the award is approximately £6,673,833.77.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and logistics sectors, particularly those that specialize in the delivery of health products and supplements. Companies equipped to meet the compliance standards set by food legislation, especially those with experience in serving vulnerable populations and operating within the UK healthcare system, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. As an active contract, it also reflects a sustained need for reliable distribution services of essential health supplements in the community.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC - the 'Authority') is seeking to distribute vitamin D supplements of 10 micrograms (400 IU), compliant with the EC Food Supplements Directive 2002/46/EC as well as all other applicable food law, to provide to those on the Clinically Extremely Vulnerable list ('CEV') and residents of nursing and residential care homes in England ('care homes') where this need is particularly important.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45e58e3c-9447-47d0-a7a1-3a0cfe651e80 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,673,833 |
| 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 FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Additional buyers | PARAGON CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS (LONDON) LIMITED |
| Locality | WESTMINSTER |
| 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 | PARAGON CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2021 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45e58e3c-9447-47d0-a7a1-3a0cfe651e80
- 16 Feb 2021 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f49e4b56-cd21-49b6-9305-0ac34bc0f145

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45e58e3c-9447-47d0-a7a1-3a0cfe651e80
  23rd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f49e4b56-cd21-49b6-9305-0ac34bc0f145
  16th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kGbt/cN254UrPEg4LO8m.56hVMrHMjBUj5wbalKdwyiJ9OyM
  Order Form Template and Call-Off Schedules_Redacted

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