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title: "Supply of Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers for the Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)"
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# Supply of Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers for the Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab22500c-588e-4722-88a1-db11b59fd34d

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has successfully awarded a contract for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers, specifically targeting the needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. This procurement process, classified under the industry category of goods related to biological or chemical protection, utilised a limited procurement method, employing a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract, valued at £4,254,000 and awarded on 25th April 2020, covered essential items delivered throughout the United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 16th April 2020 to 17th April 2020.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the PPE manufacturing and supply sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver high-quality protective garments. Companies engaged in related areas such as textiles, safety equipment, and responsive supply chains will find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, as the ongoing demand for PPE in healthcare settings remains critical. Engaging with the DHSC can lead to scalable contracts that bolster business growth in a market prioritising health and safety.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care (the "Authority") has awarded a contract to FirstAid4Sport Ltd for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (face masks and gowns) to protect Health and Care workers for contracting the Covid 19 disease.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13183f60-4b76-4503-ae89-78c4be154e8e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2020 - 17 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,254,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,254,000 |
| 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 (DHSC) |
| 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 | FIRSTAID4SPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2021 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13183f60-4b76-4503-ae89-78c4be154e8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13183f60-4b76-4503-ae89-78c4be154e8e
  9th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHkT/Lnp5Zto_BPewO3Vy8gnNhX_3.di9PGO_QLbck46i9MM
  Annex D1
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHkd/PDFNzDNMmchK6TCLtBJj9D5q6MpncEbpMbLIrdqr6bM
  DHSC_Contract_for_Goods__Order_Form_Case_DA15_Firstaid4sport_Ltd_Gowns_Redacted

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