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title: "Strengthen the estimation of influenza vaccine effectiveness in primary care in children for the 17/18 season"
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# Strengthen the estimation of influenza vaccine effectiveness in primary care in children for the 17/18 season

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0652ff5e-ed1e-45cb-9e5e-5cbfde627da7

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Public Health England for the contract titled "Strengthen the estimation of influenza vaccine effectiveness in primary care in children for the 17/18 season." This contract falls under the healthcare services industry, specifically focusing on influenza vaccines. The procurement method utilised was a limited, negotiated process without a call for competition, which resulted in an awarded contract valued at £20,000. The contract period runs from 30th September 2017 to 30th March 2018, with the procurement now complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and pharmaceuticals sectors, particularly those specialising in vaccine research and effectiveness studies. Companies that could benefit from this contract include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on healthcare services, research organisations, and entities capable of managing clinical trials involving children. Engaging in such projects could enhance their portfolio and establish them as credible players in the public health domain.

## Notice

There is a requirement for Public Health England to provide a strengthened estimation of the influenza vaccine effectiveness in primary care in children for the 17/18 season. A contract has been awarded to Health Protection Scotland which would primarily cover costs related to the recruitment of children, provision of the swabs and questionnaire results from at least 250 children 2-17 years of age.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9966b9b5-63b9-4588-8b20-6780e367b49e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 5EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale South |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTH PROTECTION SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651660 - Influenza vaccines

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2017 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9966b9b5-63b9-4588-8b20-6780e367b49e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9966b9b5-63b9-4588-8b20-6780e367b49e
  12th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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