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title: "Supply of Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers for the Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)"
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# Supply of Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers for the Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ecf696e3-e5be-4d5b-a725-5975a79cbca6

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in London, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), specifically Face Masks, to safeguard healthcare workers against COVID-19. This limited procurement process utilised a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a contract value of £315,000. The contract period commenced and ended on 29th April 2020, and while the tender notice is no longer live, it serves informational purposes regarding the procurement process initiated previously.

This contract presents a notable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of personal protective equipment, particularly those with capabilities to meet high standards required for healthcare settings. Companies that are well-suited to compete in such tenders may include manufacturers and suppliers of medical equipment, logistics firms capable of rapid delivery, or those with a focus on health and safety products. Engaging with the DHSC can help businesses expand their market reach and secure future contracts in the growing health sector.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care [the 'Authority'] has awarded a contract for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment, Face Masks, to protect Health and Care Workers for contracting the Covid 19 disease. This is no longer a live contract, this notice has been published for information purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4470a2c7-beb6-462c-b469-010ff29296ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2020 - 29 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £315,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £315,000 |
| 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 (DHSC) |
| 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 | VANGUARD AIR SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4470a2c7-beb6-462c-b469-010ff29296ae
- 17 Mar 2021 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a5e08f-22cb-4fe0-b7c4-0a493d63d7d7
- 17 Mar 2021 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6347e79d-cd77-48bf-893d-7bbf48cc5899
- 27 Jan 2021 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f909783a-e57b-441a-85b2-6ee50e746354

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4470a2c7-beb6-462c-b469-010ff29296ae
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a5e08f-22cb-4fe0-b7c4-0a493d63d7d7
  17th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6347e79d-cd77-48bf-893d-7bbf48cc5899
  17th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f909783a-e57b-441a-85b2-6ee50e746354
  27th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFbE/KzSMhNnxHqGDD24tLLP7QJVL0YRtBVbhqCY4tae6rsU
  Vanguard Air Services Ltd_Order Form_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFb9/v0z9HlkCILIltzJzINbOadBievJjg_a8vrzJjJ8BogE
  Annex D1

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