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C369734- Childhood changes Red Book inserts 25/26 - Project

UK Health Security Agency

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

09 Oct 2025 at 09:36

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

21 Jul 2025 at 14:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

08 Jul 2025 at 15:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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08 Jul 2025 at 11:02

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, headquartered in London, undertook a procurement process titled "Childhood changes Red Book inserts 25/26 - Project." This tender, part of the services category, focused on the printing and distribution of updated childhood immunisation inserts for the Red Book, in response to changes in the vaccination programme that commenced on 1 July 2025. The procurement process was executed via a direct award due to the exclusive rights held by Harlow Printing Limited, the only provider authorised to print and distribute these inserts for the NHS. The contract, valued at £152,013.50 (net), commenced on 21 June 2025 and concluded on 19 September 2025. A retrospective completion of transparency and contract award notices was noted.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for firms within the printing and distribution industry. Companies seeking similar contracts could benefit from understanding the procurement landscape, especially those specialising in healthcare or government agency services. While this specific contract was awarded as a direct procurement due to exclusive rights, businesses that can offer niche services or possess unique capabilities may find opportunities in future tenders. Likewise, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can aim to position themselves as exclusive or niche suppliers to secure similar contracts. Harlow Printing Limited's success in this tender highlights the potential for SMEs in specialised public procurement contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C369734- Childhood changes Red Book inserts 25/26 - Project

Notice Description

Printing and distribution of updated childhood immunisation inserts for Red Book. Due to changes in the vaccination programme to include additional childhood vaccinations from July 1 2025. Contract was awarded and signed on 20 June 2025 due to urgency and exclusive rights of Harlow Printing to print and distribute Reed Books for NHS. UK:05 Transparency and UK06: Contract Award Notice completed retrospectively and amended in this Contract Detail Notice.

Procurement Information

Only provider of red book inserts

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055aea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063546-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,013 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£152,013 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2025 - 19 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Harlow Printing Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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