Award

Covid-19 Flu Vaccine Buffer Stock

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

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25 Nov 2020 at 12:14

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23 Nov 2020 at 14:08

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22 Nov 2020 at 23:58

Award

22 Nov 2020 at 23:03

Award

22 Nov 2020 at 22:02

Award

22 Nov 2020 at 20:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has successfully completed a tender for the procurement of buffer stock of flu vaccines, titled "Covid-19 Flu Vaccine Buffer Stock." This tender falls under the health industry category and involves a total contract value of £47 million. The procurement process followed a direct method, specifically a single tender action, below the established threshold. The tender period ended on 15th June 2020, while the contract period is set to run from 15th June 2020 to 31st December 2020, covering various delivery addresses across the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, particularly those with a focus on vaccine production and supply. Businesses well-suited to compete in this space include larger suppliers with established capabilities in vaccine manufacturing and distribution, as this contract emphasizes the importance of timely delivery and reliability in the context of public health. The high-value nature of the contract reflects the critical demand for flu vaccines during the Covid-19 pandemic, making it an attractive opportunity for vendors specialised in this market.

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Notice Title

Covid-19 Flu Vaccine Buffer Stock

Notice Description

Procurement of buffer stock of flu vaccines to support wider roll-out of 2020/21 flu season vaccinations in light of Covid-19.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c788d97-abee-43ee-b72c-270432fa88fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3560ba60-58a3-4eb2-beba-be14c8fda507
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33651660 - Influenza vaccines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,862,500 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Additional Buyers

HEALTH FAMILY

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVENTIS PHARMA LTD T/A SANOFI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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