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title: "Additional Flu Vaccines for the 21/22 Flu Season"
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# Additional Flu Vaccines for the 21/22 Flu Season

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b5c3954-eec3-4baf-9290-e7b74b6420c5

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), involves the supply of additional influenza vaccines for the 2021/22 flu season. The contract, awarded on 8th October 2021, has a total value of £10 million and is classified under the industry category of influenza vaccines. The contract period is set from 8th October 2021 to 31st March 2022, with a tender period ending on 24th September 2021. This procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, indicating a direct approach to secure essential healthcare supplies.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in vaccine production and pharmaceutical supply. Companies with capabilities in delivering large-scale healthcare products and services may find it advantageous to engage with the DHSC and similar contracts in the future. The procurement process aims to ensure healthcare providers have access to the necessary influenza vaccine supplies, thus underscoring the importance of reliability and quality in potential suppliers.

## Notice

This Contract is for a centrally procured, additional supply of Influvac Tetra QIVe suspension Influenza Vaccine to ensure sufficient supply of flu vaccine for the 21/22 flu season

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48a5e679-ea29-454e-ace6-8ed5f86d3a3a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIATRIS UK HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651660 - Influenza vaccines

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48a5e679-ea29-454e-ace6-8ed5f86d3a3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48a5e679-ea29-454e-ace6-8ed5f86d3a3a
  5th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NqX2/6oDJxBbdzT7bet8RFrHOCrMZlUmtI1MtYNyowdSLlFM
  REDACTED DHSC C38696 Mylan

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