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Covid-19 Flu Vaccine Buffer Stock

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)

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25 Nov 2020 at 12:16

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23 Nov 2020 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for the "Covid-19 Flu Vaccine Buffer Stock", aimed at creating a central national stock of influenza vaccines and related storage and distribution services. This tender was awarded through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the financial threshold, with a total contract value of £11,499,300. The contract period commenced on 20th July 2020 and extends until 31st March 2021, covering various regions across the United Kingdom including London, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The tender was published on 25th November 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, particularly those involved in the production and distribution of vaccines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for such opportunities, as indicated by the tender's suitability criteria which welcomes SME participation. Companies that can offer efficient storage and warehousing services for vaccine distribution will find this procurement highly relevant to their operations, allowing them to expand their service offerings and contribute to public health initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Covid-19 Flu Vaccine Buffer Stock

Notice Description

Contract for the supply of a central national stock of Influenza Vaccine and related storage and distribution services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d162ec6-839f-4456-bdf6-72302bd6ee4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85123ea2-cee8-49a7-a196-d87db221e1ed
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

33651660 - Influenza vaccines

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,499,300 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,499,300 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20206 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Seqirus UK Limited

Further Information

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