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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Vitamin D to CEV Individuals Award Cutt"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Vitamin D to CEV Individuals Award Cutt

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b71adf61-7794-496d-abcd-a8fa7549166e

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed a public procurement process titled "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Vitamin D to CEV Individuals." This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on vitamins, with a classification code of 33616000. The procurement process employed an accelerated open procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1 January 2021 and the contract period spanning from 8 January 2021 to 31 March 2021, with delivery addresses located in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the health and nutrition sector. Businesses that specialise in the production and distribution of vitamin supplements would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, especially those with capabilities in sourcing and delivering health-related products to vulnerable populations. This framework agreement underscores the government's commitment to supporting Clinically Extremely Vulnerable individuals, presenting an avenue for suppliers to engage in impactful public health initiatives.

## Notice

A Framework Agreement for the provision of vitamin D supplements of 10 micrograms (400 IU) for Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV) List where this need is particularly important

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e4d9e77-5902-46e9-937e-e5c6a1a5209e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Accelerated Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | CUTTLEFISH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33616000 - Vitamins

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2021 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e4d9e77-5902-46e9-937e-e5c6a1a5209e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e4d9e77-5902-46e9-937e-e5c6a1a5209e
  20th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NWQI/ri6Z6HrHANSKEFWH1afYsKm6re2qdNR.DXyUG1IJIIE
  Framework-Provision of Vitamin D-CEV Cuttlefish Lot 1 120321Redacted

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