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title: "Supply, Storage, Over-labelling and Distribution of Ascorbic Acid"
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# Supply, Storage, Over-labelling and Distribution of Ascorbic Acid

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dae84c40-6519-48b0-a4db-5769dafeaf9a

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the United Kingdom initiated a tender for the "Supply, Storage, Over-labelling and Distribution of Ascorbic Acid." The procurement process, conducted under a selective and accelerated negotiation procedure due to extreme urgency, was aimed at addressing urgent health needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tender was published on 28th May 2021, and the contract period was set from 20th April 2021 to 30th September 2021. The tendering period concluded on 16th April 2021, but the tender was later awarded to Mawdsley-Brooks & Co Ltd for a total value of £76,931.50 on 21st April 2021, highlighting the critical importance of maintaining supply for public health amid a global crisis.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical suppliers, particularly those capable of responding rapidly to urgent health needs. Businesses specialising in the supply and distribution of pharmaceutical products, especially those experienced in managing logistics and storage under pressured conditions, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The urgency and competitive nature of this contract demonstrate the potential for suppliers to engage in public health initiatives, thereby driving growth and expanding their market presence in the pharmaceutical sector.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care conducted a negotiated procedure without prior publication under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) for the Supply, Storage, Over-labelling and Distribution of Ascorbic Acid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec51f9da-7ccc-4c16-b725-cc6e8b57618b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,931 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| 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, 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 | MAWDSLEY-BROOKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 28 May 2021 at 13:51 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec51f9da-7ccc-4c16-b725-cc6e8b57618b
- 27 May 2021 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4f11584-93f7-4169-8c18-f167631fb50c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec51f9da-7ccc-4c16-b725-cc6e8b57618b
  28th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4f11584-93f7-4169-8c18-f167631fb50c
  27th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kjXQ/T5kpj6_yl76t_vMq.kjepT0vshlrePk4SORtNYsvBAY
  Doc.3_Conditions_of_Contract_CM_EMP_20_12554 Clinigen DHSCv Final_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kjXG/UvotE8hTofS8bSjihvexdxHoiQ5ixMRng7FQTFsP7K8
  DHSC_Mawdsley_Contract for Services Final Version 21042021_Redacted_v1

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