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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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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-11-19"
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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 FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee6a9224-353a-4f8e-8765-c08adbb383da

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## Summary

The Department for Health and Social Care has successfully completed a tender process for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) aimed at healthcare workers caring for patients suspected or confirmed with COVID-19. This procurement, classified under the category of garments for biological or chemical protection (CPV code 35113410), involved a total contract value of £2,352,000. The tender period ended on 20 April 2020, coinciding with the start of the contract period that spanned the same day, signifying an urgent need in response to the pandemic within the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a limited method described as a negotiated procedure without prior publication, indicating a focus on expediency in a critical time.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of medical goods, particularly those specialising in personal protective equipment. Companies that are well-suited to compete for similar future tenders include large-scale manufacturers and suppliers within the healthcare supply chain. The thorough nature of this procurement underscores the ongoing demand for PPE as health organisations continue to prepare for public health crises, presenting a lengthy horizon for growth and partnership opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d42d8425-e5d5-4f5e-b6ae-9e07965b9cad |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2020 - 20 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,352,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,352,000 |
| 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 FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| 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 | COMMUNITY PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2020 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d42d8425-e5d5-4f5e-b6ae-9e07965b9cad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d42d8425-e5d5-4f5e-b6ae-9e07965b9cad
  19th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEAD/ARIUZnMRd8zPoyv4hHv2G.H5tMXdAismsnEhz8CxMwM
  Annex D1 Justification
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEAC/zLKbHxdgOxoqCVJD7m22H2AKdpM4C85aBpTLSn041I4
  Community pharma FCP1072 - Contract_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEEn/JFqteWDAE_dwEtLVPbBWsK6E1FRE7q6gow_XZqgmadM
  Community Pharma Currency Conversion

## Provenance

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