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title: "Schools LFD Storage and Distribution"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)"
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# Schools LFD Storage and Distribution

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b693d2be-7c43-44ba-80f4-174b1d8cf84c

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) awarded a contract for "Schools LFD Storage and Distribution" involving the storage and distribution of LFD test kits to schools in the UK. The procurement method was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract value was £3,096,368, with the contract awarded to BFS Group Limited. The contract period was from 21st December 2020 to 26th March 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in post and courier services to explore collaborations with the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T). The contract, although already awarded, signifies potential future opportunities in similar services for larger-scale businesses like BFS Group Limited. Businesses aspiring to engage in public procurement within the UK health sector should monitor similar tenders for future growth prospects.

## Notice

Storage and disctribution of LFD test kits to schools in the UK

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15b0dc5a-3db0-4551-a232-6d716dbde796 |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2020 - 26 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,096,368 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,096,368 |
| 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 | BFS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2023 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15b0dc5a-3db0-4551-a232-6d716dbde796
- 19 May 2021 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38d8bbd1-7185-4472-950a-226872096f38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15b0dc5a-3db0-4551-a232-6d716dbde796
  13th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38d8bbd1-7185-4472-950a-226872096f38
  19th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kfYZ/ohYm_nu27lBi4DNrnzG2127MlNg5dCV3CfUxKLVR0ag
  School_logistics_final_contract_2.2_Bidfoods_Redacted_v2
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kfc7/tm7s.fPgTnEbAH_zhiy1a5Oge.aUh.XZsBxjaDXo4Gs
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - BFS Group Ltd
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/790e8028-2b2c-4293-9cda-d3d5738474db
  School_logistics_final_contract_2.2_Bidfoods_Redacted_v2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1267f39e-f105-4091-9080-3bde921c1352
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - BFS Group Ltd

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