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title: "Central Procurement of Vitamin D Supplements for Care Homes"
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# Central Procurement of Vitamin D Supplements for Care Homes

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d58daf32-6d06-4ab2-b279-bed7f956611f

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is currently conducting a tender for the "Central Procurement of Vitamin D Supplements for Care Homes". This tender is focused on the supply of vitamins, specifically designed to support vulnerable populations, with an emphasis on the winter months when supplementation is crucial for musculoskeletal health. The procurement method is open, allowing broader participation, and the end date for submissions is 15 December 2020. The estimated value of the contract is £524,400, with delivery expected to address care homes located in the United Kingdom, particularly those in Westminster (postal code SW1H 0EU).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health supplements, particularly those that can fulfil large orders of vitamin D products. Companies that manufacture or supply vitamins, especially with experience in the healthcare or residential care sectors, may find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in this procurement could expand a company’s reach within public sector contracts and enhance their reputation in providing essential health products during critical periods.

## Notice

Central procurement Vitamin D supplements for Nursing and Residential Homes. A full description of the notice. Vitamin D is needed for healthy bones and muscles and during autumn and winter, everyone is advised to take a vitamin D supplement of 10 micrograms. DHSC wishes to procure vitamin D for vulnerable population groups. This is because they may have been indoors more than usual this year and therefore it is even more important to take a vitamin D supplement as we go into the winter months to protect musculoskeletal health. This procurement will concern the supply, of vitamin D to vulnerable groups. If you are interested in the opportunity please access the documents via the Atamis portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f66753ef-df6a-4762-ba94-6174c2d93611 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £524,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Locality | WESTMINSTER |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33616000 - Vitamins

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2020 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f66753ef-df6a-4762-ba94-6174c2d93611
- 30 Nov 2020 at 22:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba8e0be0-ecff-4419-9880-a31d815c59f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f66753ef-df6a-4762-ba94-6174c2d93611
  9th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba8e0be0-ecff-4419-9880-a31d815c59f4
  30th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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