DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH · Awarded contract
Awarded

Manufacture of Children's Vitamins for the Healthy Start Vitamin Scheme (Lot 2)

Awarded 30 Sep 2017

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Awarded30 Sep 2017
Value£636,547.00
SupplierCUTTLEFISH LIMITED
AgencyDEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 4y 1mo ago5y term
Awarded 30 Sept 2017Expired 29 Sept 2022

About

The Department of Health awarded a contract to Cuttlefish Limited for the manufacture of children's vitamins under the Healthy Start Vitamin Scheme (Lot 2).

The contract, valued at £636,547, covers the production of vitamins containing vitamins A, C, and D for eligible children from birth.

The Department of Health fulfills its statutory obligation to provide free vitamins to eligible pregnant women, new mothers, and children, with distribution through local authorities and NHS providers in England, and on behalf of NHS Northern Ireland, NHS Scotland, and NHS Wales.

The framework agreement includes a first-year period for full product testing and implementation, during which no orders may be placed, and costs for testing are included in the overall pricing.

The Authority reserves the right to terminate the agreement if testing requirements are not met.

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