--- title: "Centralised Flu Procurement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1e484007-97f8-45d8-bd3a-c3dc89b8734f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1e484007-97f8-45d8-bd3a-c3dc89b8734f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e484007-97f8-45d8-bd3a-c3dc89b8734f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e484007-97f8-45d8-bd3a-c3dc89b8734f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY" published: "2024-11-11" --- # Centralised Flu Procurement Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e484007-97f8-45d8-bd3a-c3dc89b8734f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1e484007-97f8-45d8-bd3a-c3dc89b8734f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e484007-97f8-45d8-bd3a-c3dc89b8734f.json) ## Summary The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is currently in the planning stage of the Centralised Flu Procurement process, targeting the procurement of vaccines under the industry category of Vaccines (CPV code: 33651600). This initiative, following the NHS Vaccination Strategy (2023), aims to assess and potentially centralise the procurement and supply of adult flu vaccines to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. The engagement phase ends on 29th November 2024, with key activities involving questionnaire submissions and possible one-on-one meetings in November and December 2024. The project covers a broad geographic range, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in vaccine manufacturing, wholesale, and distribution, particularly those with experience in the UK adult flu market or with adult flu vaccines in development. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the approach includes dialogue with the market to understand current capabilities and explore future improvements. Engaging in this process could open doors for long-term contracts and expand market presence, offering growth potential for established suppliers and companies developing new vaccine products. Registration and participation details are managed through the Atamis eTendering system. ## Notice Following the publication of the NHS Vaccination Strategy (2023), NHSE, UKHSA and DHSC are exploring whether centralising the procurement and/or supply of adult flu vaccine could deliver a more efficient and effective outcome and provide improvements on the current models. UKHSA, as the potential Contracting Authority, are leading the pre-market engagement activity with the purpose to: * Gain a better understanding of the 'as-is' adult NHS flu programme from the perspective of vaccine manufacturers and wholesalers * Understand what impact centralising the procurement and/or supply of adult flu vaccine would potentially have on the market including current capability and capacity; options under consideration include o Procuring Adult Flu Vaccines using a Centralised Framework Contract o UKHSA Procuring Adult Flu Vaccines and maintaining existing supply and distribution methods o UKHSA Procuring Adult Flu Vaccines and ingesting supply centrally for distribution o Maintaining the status quo * Explore any potential barriers, opportunities, benefits or risks there may be with a central procurement and/or supply approach. * Have an open dialogue with the market to ensure a full understanding of the future landscape. The market engagement will take the form of a questionnaire available via our e-procurement system, which you will be asked to complete and return. Once returned, you may be invited for a 1:1 meeting with the project team to discuss your answers and provide clarification. It is anticipated that these meetings will take place during November/December 2024. Who would we like to hear from? We are keen to engage with those suppliers who already have a licenced adult flu vaccine and/or have experience of the UK adult flu market, who have an adult flu vaccine in development, or who may have an adult flu vaccine in their future product development pipeline, and with medical logistics providers both wholesale and distribution. How to participate? The opportunity will be available on the Atamis eTendering system, access here: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome . If you do not already have an account you can easily register for one via the same link. You will then be able to search for this opportunity and access the questionnaire and any other related documents. Please note that all correspondence must be conducted through the Atamis system. The response window will close at 5pm on Friday 29th November 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf39c78-4d74-4b78-8a4e-b0df32633e9d | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Nov 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 4PU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Canary Wharf | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33651600 - Vaccines ## Release History - 11 Nov 2024 at 16:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf39c78-4d74-4b78-8a4e-b0df32633e9d - 28 Oct 2024 at 10:54 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd336526-8878-46df-aa38-3a066d552eb3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf39c78-4d74-4b78-8a4e-b0df32633e9d 11th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd336526-8878-46df-aa38-3a066d552eb3 28th October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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