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title: "Supply of PPE in response to Covid-19. Direct Award due to extreme urgency."
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# Supply of PPE in response to Covid-19. Direct Award due to extreme urgency.

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf088189-7144-42b8-b90b-89f368640a3c

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Liverpool City Council for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in response to Covid-19, classified under the protective gear industry category. This procurement was carried out as a direct award due to extreme urgency, reflecting the critical nature of the needs during the pandemic. The contract was valued at £229,824 and the award was published on 26th June 2020, following the contract period which ran from 23rd April 2020 to 30th April 2020. The procurement method was limited, meaning it was awarded without prior publication of a contract notice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of PPE and related protective equipment. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those specialising in health and safety products, as well as larger suppliers capable of fulfilling urgent and large-scale orders. The procurement process highlights the importance of agility and responsiveness in the supply chain, particularly in times of crisis, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses positioned to respond quickly to similar future demands.

## Notice

Supply of PPE in response to Covid-19. Direct Award due to extreme urgency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3373071-78a7-47da-954e-a5e973d22f2d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £229,824 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £229,824 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 1ST COMMUNICATIONS I & M |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18143000 - Protective gear

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2020 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3373071-78a7-47da-954e-a5e973d22f2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3373071-78a7-47da-954e-a5e973d22f2d
  26th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk

## Provenance

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