--- title: "Supply of Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers for the Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aeddedd5-0e1f-4393-90ee-62cafdd600cc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aeddedd5-0e1f-4393-90ee-62cafdd600cc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aeddedd5-0e1f-4393-90ee-62cafdd600cc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aeddedd5-0e1f-4393-90ee-62cafdd600cc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE" published: "2020-10-05" --- # 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 Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aeddedd5-0e1f-4393-90ee-62cafdd600cc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aeddedd5-0e1f-4393-90ee-62cafdd600cc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aeddedd5-0e1f-4393-90ee-62cafdd600cc.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract titled "Supply of Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers for the Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)" to Kau Media Group Ltd. This procurement process, which falls under the services category, was initiated due to extreme urgency linked to unforeseen circumstances. The contract, valued at £19,500,000, was awarded on 25 April 2020, and the procurement method was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, as allowed by relevant legislative provisions. The items to be delivered are classified under CPV code 35113410, specifically for garments providing biological or chemical protection, with addresses located in the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in manufacturing or supplying personal protective equipment and related items. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this procurement especially accessible, given that the contracting authority has indicated suitability for this business scale. Businesses equipped to provide high-quality coveralls and other protective gear will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Engaging in such contracts can enhance visibility, strengthen market presence, and potentially lead to further partnerships within the healthcare sector. ## Notice The Department of Health and Social Care (the "Authority") has awarded a contract to Kau Media Group Ltd for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (coveralls) to protect Health and Care workers from contracting the Covid 19 disease. Additional information: Justification for the choice of the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a call for competition in accordance with Article 32. Extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable for the contracting authority and in accordance with the strict conditions stated in the directive. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71f17c7f-0635-4fae-bdfc-49df3bdb8fbe | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union in the cases listed in Annex D1 | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Apr 2020 | | Contract period | 24 Apr 2020 - 25 Apr 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £19,500,000 | | 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 | | 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 | KAU MEDIA GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection ## Release History - 5 Oct 2020 at 12:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71f17c7f-0635-4fae-bdfc-49df3bdb8fbe - 23 Jun 2020 at 20:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71f17c7f-0635-4fae-bdfc-49df3bdb8fbe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71f17c7f-0635-4fae-bdfc-49df3bdb8fbe 5th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5172a9cf-0171-412d-9bb9-4b20d4b00476 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6e000e3-dbd1-4f05-95c7-6b13a60ee159 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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