---
title: "Symbol of Gratitude"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03959a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST"
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# Symbol of Gratitude

Buyer: NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03959a

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## Summary

The Northern Health & Social Care Trust is currently running a procurement process titled "Symbol of Gratitude" in the goods category, specifically for "Presents and rewards". This initiative involves the production of double-sided silver plated medals to recognise individuals' outstanding achievements during the COVID-19 pandemic. The tender is being carried out by the Northern Health & Social Care Trust based in Antrim, United Kingdom. Key dates have been set for this procurement, with the latest update on February 8, 2023, reflecting a change in the tender document.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialising in manufacturing and design to compete for the contract to produce the "COVID-19 Hero Award Medal". Companies with expertise in crafting quality goods and with a focus on the health sector would be well-suited to participate. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with Thomas Fattorini Ltd being the active supplier awarded the contract for a value of £126,722.60 GBP. This exclusive opportunity requires suppliers to have the necessary design rights and the capability to deliver goods to health trusts and similar organisations.

## Notice

Northern Health & Social Care Trust "COVID-19" Team North Hero Award Double-sided silver plated metal, in a circular shape, size 50mm diameter x 3.5mm thick.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Northern Health & Social Care Trust "COVID-19" Team North Hero Award x 14000 quantity Double-sided silver plated metal, in a circular shape, size 50mm diameter x 3.5mm thick.

### Procurement Information

Artistic Reg 32 (2) (b) (i) Technical 32 (2) (b) (ii) and 32 (6) or exclusive Rights 32 (2)(b) (iii) reasons The Northern Trust are relying on 2, b, iii '(iii)the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights'. This is the case because: Thomas Fattorini Ltd are a manufacturing business who design and produce a quality "NHS/HSC Hero Medal" for individuals who have gone 'above and beyond' when dealing with the challenges brought by Covid-19 to Trusts and to communities. 'COVID-19 Hero Award Medal' has been designed, developed and produced by Fattorini, and the medal can only be ordered by Health Trusts, NHS Trusts, Ambulance Services and other recognised health sector organisations, and the medal is not available for purchase by individuals. Fattorini own the design rights for the product and it is particular to health Trusts and associated organisations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003912-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £126,722 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST |
| Locality | ANTRIM |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT41 2RL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Local authority | Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Electoral ward | Springfarm |
| Westminster constituency | South Antrim |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THOMAS FATTORINI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 18530000 - Presents and rewards

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2023 at 15:53 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003912-2023
- 6 Jan 2023 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000414-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northerntrust.hscni.net
- https://fattorini.co.uk

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