--- title: "Covid-19 Flu Vaccine Buffer Stock" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3c788d97-abee-43ee-b72c-270432fa88fd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3c788d97-abee-43ee-b72c-270432fa88fd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c788d97-abee-43ee-b72c-270432fa88fd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c788d97-abee-43ee-b72c-270432fa88fd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)" published: "2020-11-25" --- # Covid-19 Flu Vaccine Buffer Stock Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c788d97-abee-43ee-b72c-270432fa88fd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3c788d97-abee-43ee-b72c-270432fa88fd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c788d97-abee-43ee-b72c-270432fa88fd.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has successfully completed a tender for the procurement of buffer stock of flu vaccines, titled "Covid-19 Flu Vaccine Buffer Stock." This tender falls under the health industry category and involves a total contract value of £47 million. The procurement process followed a direct method, specifically a single tender action, below the established threshold. The tender period ended on 15th June 2020, while the contract period is set to run from 15th June 2020 to 31st December 2020, covering various delivery addresses across the United Kingdom. This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, particularly those with a focus on vaccine production and supply. Businesses well-suited to compete in this space include larger suppliers with established capabilities in vaccine manufacturing and distribution, as this contract emphasizes the importance of timely delivery and reliability in the context of public health. The high-value nature of the contract reflects the critical demand for flu vaccines during the Covid-19 pandemic, making it an attractive opportunity for vendors specialised in this market. ## Notice Procurement of buffer stock of flu vaccines to support wider roll-out of 2020/21 flu season vaccinations in light of Covid-19. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3560ba60-58a3-4eb2-beba-be14c8fda507 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Jun 2020 | | Contract period | 14 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £47,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £53,862,500 | | 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) | | Additional buyers | HEALTH FAMILY | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AVENTIS PHARMA LTD T/A SANOFI | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33651660 - Influenza vaccines ## Release History - 25 Nov 2020 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3560ba60-58a3-4eb2-beba-be14c8fda507 - 23 Nov 2020 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5b1f5db-fd39-441a-b7dd-628f1126aa91 - 22 Nov 2020 at 23:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd35a6b0-38c4-451f-8919-8563c4e78033 - 22 Nov 2020 at 23:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fc721cf-e3ce-4967-b7eb-003217e2bc69 - 22 Nov 2020 at 22:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/896def93-e061-4561-89ae-0adcc0dc6175 - 22 Nov 2020 at 20:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82a5a0da-eb9f-4f8b-a658-ac29d53e0cb3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3560ba60-58a3-4eb2-beba-be14c8fda507 25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5b1f5db-fd39-441a-b7dd-628f1126aa91 23rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd35a6b0-38c4-451f-8919-8563c4e78033 22nd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fc721cf-e3ce-4967-b7eb-003217e2bc69 22nd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/896def93-e061-4561-89ae-0adcc0dc6175 22nd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82a5a0da-eb9f-4f8b-a658-ac29d53e0cb3 22nd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEIX/NP_b5PJ0nkAMoiLHp0aePCuO0hMR.doS.wjC0nuAHVY Procurement of National Influenza Vaccine Stock for 2020 - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEIa/WZHFtp484lU1ktR6wtUUsIio6AwpsU2p.TCYLgvwEwg Sanofi Flu Vaccines REDACTED Contract for Publication ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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