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title: "DHSC: Community AED Fund Variation"
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# DHSC: Community AED Fund Variation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d30b69c9-0214-4ebe-986d-5f5ca81fdbca

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed the awarding stage for the "DHSC: Community AED Fund Variation" contract. This procurement, classified under administration services and specifically targeting the purchase and management of defibrillators, has been awarded to Smarter Society Limited in collaboration with the London Hearts Charity. The project will administer grants and purchase AEDs. Based primarily in London (postal code: SW1H 0EU), the contract runs from 9th August 2024 to 9th February 2025, with a total contract value of £1,500,000. This tender was administered through a selective procurement method, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tendering period concluding on 8th August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in grant administration, medical equipment supply, or community health initiatives. Businesses adept in these areas can leverage this project to establish or expand their footprint in public health sector procurement, demonstrating competency in handling sensitive, life-saving devices and funds management. Collaborating with a reputable buyer like the Department of Health and Social Care can provide additional credibility and pave the way for future opportunities in public healthcare initiatives.

## Notice

Contract variation for the management of the DHSC Community Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Fund. Gemteq Ltd (T/A Smarter Society) will deliver this Fund with the London Hearts Charity. Services include grant administration and the purchase of AED's.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b28aa0-807a-46a6-a2f1-670469a22b75 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2024 - 9 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | SMARTER SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 33182100 - Defibrillator
- 75100000 - Administration services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2024 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b28aa0-807a-46a6-a2f1-670469a22b75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b28aa0-807a-46a6-a2f1-670469a22b75
  9th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a83fdf37-42a4-430f-a069-f6d2b6f170d8
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