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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-b5fd17-8951f378-a9ed-40e5-a560-fb90446bbe5f

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for the title "Additional Flu Vaccines for the 21/22 Flu Season," classified under the industry category of Influenza vaccines. This contract, valued at £14,110,000, was initiated through a limited procurement method using a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The procurement stage is at the award level, with the contract period commencing from October 7, 2021, and ending on March 31, 2022. The tender closed on August 27, 2021, and the delivery location is specified as London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for large pharmaceutical companies and vaccine suppliers looking to expand their portfolios in public health procurement. The successful award to Aventis Pharma t/a Sanofi underlines the need for reliable suppliers in the healthcare sector, especially those experienced in vaccine production and distribution. Companies that can demonstrate capability in handling large-scale health contracts and have a track record in similar product categories would be well-positioned to compete in future bidding processes.

## Notice

This Contract is for a centrally procured, additional supply of Supemtek Quadrivalent 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/b34ea869-c5fe-4cb3-a176-e540038299c0 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,110,000 |
| 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 | AVENTIS PHARMA T/A SANOFI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651660 - Influenza vaccines

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b34ea869-c5fe-4cb3-a176-e540038299c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b34ea869-c5fe-4cb3-a176-e540038299c0
  5th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NqWd/sX5449BXI_G9XUeNIf4QW1l8ZMqYnI7mALC1exFxwRo
  REDACTED DHSC C38694 Avent

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