Planning

Centralised Flu Procurement

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

11 Nov 2024 at 16:04

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 Oct 2024 at 10:54

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is currently in the planning stage of the Centralised Flu Procurement process, targeting the procurement of vaccines under the industry category of Vaccines (CPV code: 33651600). This initiative, following the NHS Vaccination Strategy (2023), aims to assess and potentially centralise the procurement and supply of adult flu vaccines to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. The engagement phase ends on 29th November 2024, with key activities involving questionnaire submissions and possible one-on-one meetings in November and December 2024. The project covers a broad geographic range, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in vaccine manufacturing, wholesale, and distribution, particularly those with experience in the UK adult flu market or with adult flu vaccines in development. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the approach includes dialogue with the market to understand current capabilities and explore future improvements. Engaging in this process could open doors for long-term contracts and expand market presence, offering growth potential for established suppliers and companies developing new vaccine products. Registration and participation details are managed through the Atamis eTendering system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Centralised Flu Procurement

Notice Description

Following the publication of the NHS Vaccination Strategy (2023), NHSE, UKHSA and DHSC are exploring whether centralising the procurement and/or supply of adult flu vaccine could deliver a more efficient and effective outcome and provide improvements on the current models. UKHSA, as the potential Contracting Authority, are leading the pre-market engagement activity with the purpose to: * Gain a better understanding of the 'as-is' adult NHS flu programme from the perspective of vaccine manufacturers and wholesalers * Understand what impact centralising the procurement and/or supply of adult flu vaccine would potentially have on the market including current capability and capacity; options under consideration include o Procuring Adult Flu Vaccines using a Centralised Framework Contract o UKHSA Procuring Adult Flu Vaccines and maintaining existing supply and distribution methods o UKHSA Procuring Adult Flu Vaccines and ingesting supply centrally for distribution o Maintaining the status quo * Explore any potential barriers, opportunities, benefits or risks there may be with a central procurement and/or supply approach. * Have an open dialogue with the market to ensure a full understanding of the future landscape. The market engagement will take the form of a questionnaire available via our e-procurement system, which you will be asked to complete and return. Once returned, you may be invited for a 1:1 meeting with the project team to discuss your answers and provide clarification. It is anticipated that these meetings will take place during November/December 2024. Who would we like to hear from? We are keen to engage with those suppliers who already have a licenced adult flu vaccine and/or have experience of the UK adult flu market, who have an adult flu vaccine in development, or who may have an adult flu vaccine in their future product development pipeline, and with medical logistics providers both wholesale and distribution. How to participate? The opportunity will be available on the Atamis eTendering system, access here: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome . If you do not already have an account you can easily register for one via the same link. You will then be able to search for this opportunity and access the questionnaire and any other related documents. Please note that all correspondence must be conducted through the Atamis system. The response window will close at 5pm on Friday 29th November 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf39c78-4d74-4b78-8a4e-b0df32633e9d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33651600 - Vaccines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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