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title: "Provision of face masks and nitrile gloves (ecm_8115)"
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# Provision of face masks and nitrile gloves (ecm_8115)

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6efd544-7f8d-4d07-bfc8-3148a5ed02db

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England, which is located at Wellington House, London. The title of the contract is "Provision of face masks and nitrile gloves," falling under the personal care products industry category. The procurement method was a direct award through a single tender action, reflecting the urgent need due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract period commenced on 1 December 2019 and concluded on 31 March 2021, with the award having a total value of £125,425. The contract was completed as of the latest status update on 31 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of personal care products, particularly those that can swiftly respond to emergency requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in manufacturing or distributing health-related goods, such as protective equipment, would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders that may arise in similar contexts, especially in the ongoing landscape shaped by public health demands.

## Notice

The UK Government must protect the health and wellbeing of UK citizens. The COVID-19 outbreak is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) as declared by the World Health Organisation on 30 January 2020. The WHO Director General characterised COVID-19 as a pandemic on 11 March 2020. PHE discharges its duties as a Category 1 Responder to emergencies on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care within the scope of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA 2004). This urgent requirement is in response to the recent COVID -19 outbreak. PHE has awarded a contract to GLSI for the supply of face masks and nitrile gloves. Emergency purchases of laboratory products, temporary staffing etc had to be made to assist Public Health England support the Government in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to the emergency nature of these purchases, no formal contract was awarded but PHE's Purchase Order formed the contract. An example Purchase Order is attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f03b4700-43f8-4b45-a3ec-c98dbaba8da3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,425 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,425 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLSI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33700000 - Personal care products

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f03b4700-43f8-4b45-a3ec-c98dbaba8da3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f03b4700-43f8-4b45-a3ec-c98dbaba8da3
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8aa575c-a7ad-4403-8cb6-3193522440d9
  ECM 8115 PO 6706919 GLSI.pdf MP

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