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title: "Contract for a reserve stock of influenza vaccine for the 2019/20 season"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2019-09-11"
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# Contract for a reserve stock of influenza vaccine for the 2019/20 season

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e63fa2e-21cd-4485-a444-95600e6e7bc1

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care is currently overseeing a tender process for a contract to supply a reserve stock of influenza vaccine for the 2019/20 season. The tender, classified under the CPV code for influenza vaccines, requires the provision of 400,000 doses to be held in reserve and distributed as per the authority's instructions. This open procurement method allows for all interested parties to submit their bids before the tender period concludes on 23rd September 2019. The contract is set to commence on 14th October 2019 and will extend until 31st March 2020.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for pharmaceutical companies specialising in vaccine production and supply. With the urgent need to secure sufficient quantities of the quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine ahead of the flu season, businesses equipped to meet high-volume demands and rapid delivery schedules will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement process allows companies not only to expand their clientele but also to contribute to public health initiatives.

## Notice

The provision of influenza vaccine, to be held as reserve stock by the supplier and distributed to customers in the manner agreed with the authority. The contracting authority's requirement over the period of the contract is 400,000 doses of vaccine. The awarding of lots if not appropriate to this procurement as the requirement is for a specific vaccine.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e84e892-9175-4bae-9fdf-136ac9e92c07 |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | RUNCORN |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA7 2ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Halton Lea |
| Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651660 - Influenza vaccines

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2019 at 07:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e84e892-9175-4bae-9fdf-136ac9e92c07
- 9 Sep 2019 at 08:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e84e892-9175-4bae-9fdf-136ac9e92c07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e84e892-9175-4bae-9fdf-136ac9e92c07
  11th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7fd75b16-36bb-4b6f-b628-ecfe216be020
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7ce1040-ecd5-4ec5-ad60-45a6f250ecdb
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/475eb777-3952-4f52-bbb5-0f8e2c85767f
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5def40e-593f-4f28-940c-882e5ffdf3d7
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99c92555-5e8d-40b9-8a50-bccbc0e39459
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef24ffad-77fc-44b0-9149-2fcbdaa3ae2c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47edb71d-66ee-410d-9a37-ae18b01922de
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc6316d1-ac79-416b-afa8-c13ba958929e
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