Award

Contract for the supply of human papillomavirus vaccine

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

23 Apr 2021 at 08:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is overseeing a procurement process for the supply of human papillomavirus vaccines, with the contract period commencing on 1 April 2021 and expiring on 31 March 2025. This tender was issued through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the procurement stage is marked as complete. The tender closed on 8 October 2020, and the project is classified under the goods category, specifically vaccines, with deliveries required throughout the contract duration. The award for this contract was officially made on 30 March 2021, with the contract value not disclosed due to commercial sensitivity.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their operations in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Companies specialising in vaccine production, particularly those with capabilities in large-scale manufacturing and distribution, would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the contract has been awarded to Merck Sharpe & Dohme (UK) Limited, opportunities may also exist for subcontracting or supplying related services and products to enhance the delivery of the vaccine supply over the contracted period.

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Notice Title

Contract for the supply of human papillomavirus vaccine

Notice Description

The provision of human papillomavirus vaccine, deliveries will be required from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2025 Value - this information is considered by the supplier to be commercially sensitive information. The authority is not publishing the value so as not to prejudice the legitimate commercial interest of the supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cae0dc4-9b15-41ae-8b8e-878199dba6c8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33651600 - Vaccines

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 years
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
Contact Name
Lynne Nichols
Contact Email
lynne.nichols@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RUNCORN
Postcode
WA7 2ES
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton Lea
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERCK SHARPE & DOHME (UK

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