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title: "Inactivated influenza vaccine for children alternative to LAIV 2021"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND"
published: "2021-04-16"
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# Inactivated influenza vaccine for children alternative to LAIV 2021

Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22d8fe1c-2f28-4a4a-b709-b8edbf00119f

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## Summary

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting on behalf of Public Health England, is conducting an open procurement for the provision of an inactivated influenza vaccine for children, intended as an alternative to the Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine. This tender is classified under the influenza vaccines category within the goods procurement sector. The tender process is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 3rd May 2021. Successful contract delivery is expected to commence on 1st August 2021 and continue until 31st July 2022. Products will be delivered within the region of England.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for pharmaceutical businesses specialising in vaccine production and distribution. Companies with experience in health-related goods, particularly in immunisations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses offering innovative solutions in healthcare delivery could also find potential avenues for collaboration or subcontracting in this vital public health initiative.

## Notice

The provision of inactivated influenza vaccine to be used as part of the national childhood immunisation programme. Deliveries will be required during the 2021/22 season, as an alternative to Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbbe4918-9549-402a-910f-641fda3d77b8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 7EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651660 - Influenza vaccines

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2021 at 13:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbbe4918-9549-402a-910f-641fda3d77b8
- 26 Mar 2021 at 16:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed1e5ea2-e74f-4fd8-a78f-e85825e2a4ce
- 25 Mar 2021 at 17:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed1e5ea2-e74f-4fd8-a78f-e85825e2a4ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbbe4918-9549-402a-910f-641fda3d77b8
  16th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed1e5ea2-e74f-4fd8-a78f-e85825e2a4ce
  26th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIib/RzVuE2AsbKCcZdEQO4QsFtJ3Hwx6yx1WQZ1S1JYAB4I
  FTS_ITO docs CM_PHV_21_25509

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