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title: "201105 - Provision of the supply of Flu Vaccines"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ab206ef-243d-41de-ab68-daa887ab3884"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE"
published: "2020-11-05"
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# 201105 - Provision of the supply of Flu Vaccines

Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ab206ef-243d-41de-ab68-daa887ab3884

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## Summary

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking suppliers for the provision of seasonal influenza vaccines, specifically the Quadrivalent Inactivated Seasonal Influenza Vaccine and a non-ovalbumin type for allergy sufferers. This tender is currently in the Tender stage and will close on 20th November 2020, with the contract set to commence on 1st December 2020 and run for three years, allowing for two optional one-year extensions. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation, aimed at sourcing goods under the CPV classification for influenza vaccines. The delivery location is in Bedford, MK41 0RG, within the East of England region.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in medical supplies, particularly those who can provide vaccines in prefilled syringes without thiomersal. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this type of contract. Suppliers should assure reliable delivery of a minimum of 4,000 vaccines annually to meet the Trust's requirements, while noting that no exclusivity or guaranteed business level arises from this opportunity.

## Notice

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust requires a supplier to provide a regular supply of Influenza Vaccines The requirement is for the supply of the Quadrivalent Inactivated Seasonal Influenza Vaccine (intramuscular). We also require a non-ovalbumin type vaccine as an alternative for allergy sufferers. Vaccines must be provided in a prefilled syringe and must not contain thiomersal. The Trust currently has 5,000-5,500 staff, with an average uptake of 4,000 vaccines per year. The supplier must be able to guarantee supply of a minimum of 4,000 vaccines delivered each year. The contract will run for three (3) years, with the option to extend for up to two (2) further periods of twelve (12) months. Goods will be called-off as and when required. The Trust does not guarantee any level of business or exclusivity arising from this opportunity. Additional information: Access to the opportunity is via e-Tendering portal - Bravo Solution. Please follow the link shown below and ensure you are registered with the portal to access the opportunity. Enquiries relating to the opportunity should be made via the portal ONLY.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c809ff64-2539-4c31-96e4-d73f64b79078 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| 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 | EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK41 0RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Goldington |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651660 - Influenza vaccines

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2020 at 11:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c809ff64-2539-4c31-96e4-d73f64b79078

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c809ff64-2539-4c31-96e4-d73f64b79078
  5th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk/eastamb
  East of England Ambulance Services NHS Trust

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