---
title: "Children's Healthy Start Vitamins"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0517c0"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0517c0.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-05-20"
---

# Children's Healthy Start Vitamins

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0517c0

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and is managed by the NHS Business Services Authority, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom. This tender is titled "Children's Healthy Start Vitamins" and falls under the goods industry category, specifically focusing on vitamins. The procurement is aimed at manufacturing and supplying these vitamins across the UK, with an anticipated start of the contract period on 22nd April 2028, lasting until 20th April 2032. A future notice date is scheduled for 1st October 2026. The total estimated gross value of the procurement is £3,410,400, with a net value of £2,842,000, significantly above the threshold for such tenders.

This planned procurement presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs that specialise in vitamin manufacturing and supply chains. Engaging in this tender could open avenues for long-term partnerships within the NHS network and provide exposure to significant market opportunities. Businesses with expertise in large-scale production and distribution of health-related goods would be highly suited to compete successfully. The focus on a well-defined product area within the public sector assures potential for repeat business and an alignment with government health initiatives, essential for sustained business expansion and visibility.

## Notice

Manufacture and supply of Children's Healthy Start Vitamins For details of the NHSBSA's planned procurement activity for goods or services with an anticipated value of PS10,000 or more, please view our Commercial Pipeline via the following link https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/nhsbsa-commercial-pipeline

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022912-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2028 - 20 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,842,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33616000 - Vitamins

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 05:47 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022912-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022912-2025
  20th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/nhsbsa-commercial-pipeline
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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