--- title: "The Healthy Start Vitamin Scheme Product Manufacture of: Women's Vitamins (Lot 1) - and Children's Vitamins (Lot 2)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dcb64e8c-9244-453a-88f3-341548ab4b57" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dcb64e8c-9244-453a-88f3-341548ab4b57" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dcb64e8c-9244-453a-88f3-341548ab4b57.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dcb64e8c-9244-453a-88f3-341548ab4b57.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH" published: "2017-06-28" --- # The Healthy Start Vitamin Scheme Product Manufacture of: Women's Vitamins (Lot 1) - and Children's Vitamins (Lot 2) Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcb64e8c-9244-453a-88f3-341548ab4b57 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dcb64e8c-9244-453a-88f3-341548ab4b57) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dcb64e8c-9244-453a-88f3-341548ab4b57.json) ## Summary The Department of Health is seeking suppliers for the re-procurement of the Healthy Start Vitamin Scheme, specifically targeting the manufacture of women's vitamins (Lot 1) and children's vitamins (Lot 2). This tender, published on 2nd June 2017, is part of an open procurement process valued at £8 million and is classified under the CPV code for vitamins (33616000). The tender period will close on 5th July 2017, with the contract period set to commence on 27th November 2017 and lasting until 27th November 2022. Suppliers are required to register on the BMS system for participation. This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for SMEs engaged in the manufacturing of nutritional products, particularly those specialising in vitamins and health supplements. Businesses that can comply with the specifications outlined by the Department of Health and have capabilities in efficient production, quality assurance, and distribution will find themselves well-positioned to compete. This is particularly relevant for organisations already servicing the UK and European markets, given the wide delivery scope that includes British Overseas Territories and other regions. ## Notice The Healthy Start Scheme provides free vitamins for Healthy Start Recipients. Pregnant women and new mothers can receive free vitamins containing vitamins C, D and Folic acid. Children from birth up to 4 years can receive free vitamins containing vitamins A, C and D. The Department of Health is going to market for the Re-Procurement of the Healthy Start Vitamin Product Manufacture. The Requirement will be split into 2 separate lots; Lot 1- Manufacture of Women's Vitamin Products Lot 2- Manufacture of Children's Vitamin Products The Storage and Distribution, Order Transaction Processing and Redesign of Artwork Procurement's are all being procured separately at a later date. This is notification that the Department is running an Ojeu Open Procurement for the work described. - (for which see ITT ref number 60354). Interested suppliers need to register on the BMS system if they have not done so already. Details of registration can be found on the attached document and link provided. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ed7406-993b-42a2-8179-defd3ccb32ca | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Nov 2017 - 27 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | 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 | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 7UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33616000 - Vitamins ## Release History - 28 Jun 2017 at 15:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ed7406-993b-42a2-8179-defd3ccb32ca - 7 Jun 2017 at 08:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ed7406-993b-42a2-8179-defd3ccb32ca - 5 Jun 2017 at 12:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ed7406-993b-42a2-8179-defd3ccb32ca - 5 Jun 2017 at 11:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ed7406-993b-42a2-8179-defd3ccb32ca - 2 Jun 2017 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ed7406-993b-42a2-8179-defd3ccb32ca ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ed7406-993b-42a2-8179-defd3ccb32ca 28th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d3eed52-9878-4253-a26b-3428c70071cf Womens Vitamin Framework Agreement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23638bd4-0a32-454f-9ab6-505af50ae514 Childrens Vitamin Framework Agreement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8131ff09-617a-46cf-84a4-9d770bcb5903 Womens Vitamin Cost Model - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d87be94-e1b9-490d-ae0a-dbc221bd7ce3 Childrens Vitamin Cost Model - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a33d47f-9c03-4e44-9052-4af52d423826 ITT Part A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be437c73-7b23-4eba-b3d3-4988adb131ab ITT Part B - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dfa5b6c6-8722-4dee-bad1-0c0f4c8ee718 Selection Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8762c2b3-9c96-4ab5-a7e8-0f8a80645558 Manufacturing Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f7f2718-df2b-49a3-88b6-72ae5bcde3a5 OJEU Notice - https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/586189/Jan_2017_BMS_E-tendering_manual.pdf BMS e-tendering manual - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52793123-2e70-4fbb-b182-380eb5259b34 Amended Childrens Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b06f8ff-e99b-4472-9217-4261430be53f Amended Womens Pricing Schedule ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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