Award

Provision of Flu Vaccines

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

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Award

03 Sep 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Flu Vaccines" was conducted by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria. This contract falls under the industry category of goods, specifically influenza vaccines, and involves delivering flu vaccines to Northumbria Police Force employees. The buying organisation is located in Newcastle, UK, with the services delivered in the UKC region. This process is at the award stage, finalised on 20th August 2025, with the contract effective from 15th September 2025 to 14th September 2026. The procurement method was limited, focusing on below threshold, limited competition, which indicates a specific selection approach.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies or healthcare services, particularly those adept at managing flu clinics and delivering goods within specified timeframes. Companies like Flu Xpress Ltd, an SME, have successfully capitalised on this contract. Businesses that can provide efficient vaccine distribution and manage invoicing accurately are well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements. Such opportunities are particularly lucrative for SMEs looking to establish a presence in healthcare procurement with public authorities like police departments.

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Notice Title

Provision of Flu Vaccines

Notice Description

Flu vaccines provided to Force employees via Flue Clinics at the customers premises with the option of additional digital vouchers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0592f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053462-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33651660 - Influenza vaccines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,989 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA
Contact Name
Helen Hetherington
Contact Email
procurement@northumbria.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44773643229

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE12 8EW
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLU XPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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