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title: "Central procurement of Vitamin D food supplements-CEV"
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# Central procurement of Vitamin D food supplements-CEV

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d69f2cd2-f6e8-4274-9970-c0b27f8f8bee

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has recently completed a public procurement process for the central procurement of Vitamin D food supplements, specifically designed for vulnerable groups, through an accelerated open procedure. This procurement was initiated to ensure that critically important vitamin D supplements are available as we move into the winter months. The contract, valued at £524,400, commenced on 6th January 2021 and will run until 31st March 2021. The tender period concluded on 15th December 2020, and the delivery address is located within the United Kingdom, specifically in Bicester, Oxfordshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of health-related goods, particularly those experienced in the vitamins and dietary supplement sector. Companies that can provide high-quality Vitamin D supplements in large quantities will be well-positioned to compete, particularly if they can meet the tender requirements for speed and efficiency. Given the urgency and social importance of this procurement, it represents a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand their reach in the health and wellness marketplace.

## Notice

DHSC is undertaking a procurement process using the open accelerated procedure for the purpose of procuring vitamin D food supplements for CEV individuals. This procurement will concern the supply of Vitamin D food supplements. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f31c086-1256-4256-82a8-6b6ba0b31db3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Accelerated Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £524,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £317,400 |
| 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 (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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE OXFORD HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33616000 - Vitamins

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2021 at 16:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f31c086-1256-4256-82a8-6b6ba0b31db3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f31c086-1256-4256-82a8-6b6ba0b31db3
  26th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFeN/AlMA01tGS64Ub8bFMRMw6iVZwOOdKopr_X.BMBpmIqw
  DHSC_Terms_and_Conditions_Signed_Redacted

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