--- title: "Covid-19 Flu Vaccine Buffer Stock" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9d162ec6-839f-4456-bdf6-72302bd6ee4e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9d162ec6-839f-4456-bdf6-72302bd6ee4e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d162ec6-839f-4456-bdf6-72302bd6ee4e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d162ec6-839f-4456-bdf6-72302bd6ee4e.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-b5fd17-9d162ec6-839f-4456-bdf6-72302bd6ee4e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9d162ec6-839f-4456-bdf6-72302bd6ee4e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d162ec6-839f-4456-bdf6-72302bd6ee4e.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for the "Covid-19 Flu Vaccine Buffer Stock", aimed at creating a central national stock of influenza vaccines and related storage and distribution services. This tender was awarded through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the financial threshold, with a total contract value of £11,499,300. The contract period commenced on 20th July 2020 and extends until 31st March 2021, covering various regions across the United Kingdom including London, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The tender was published on 25th November 2020. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, particularly those involved in the production and distribution of vaccines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for such opportunities, as indicated by the tender's suitability criteria which welcomes SME participation. Companies that can offer efficient storage and warehousing services for vaccine distribution will find this procurement highly relevant to their operations, allowing them to expand their service offerings and contribute to public health initiatives. ## Notice Contract for the supply of a central national stock of Influenza Vaccine and related storage and distribution services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85123ea2-cee8-49a7-a196-d87db221e1ed | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Jul 2020 | | Contract period | 19 Jul 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,499,300 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £11,499,300 | | 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 | SEQIRUS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 33651660 - Influenza vaccines - 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services ## Release History - 25 Nov 2020 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85123ea2-cee8-49a7-a196-d87db221e1ed - 23 Nov 2020 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c04e2666-ffdc-4a01-9ba0-0bffab56e05b - 23 Nov 2020 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1492346-28aa-4d94-b9e4-0e97715d54c9 - 22 Nov 2020 at 23:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b964b46e-aa22-4fc3-8679-f34fc351a306 - 22 Nov 2020 at 20:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba5a000-c50d-497e-ab43-e9ada3111bf6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85123ea2-cee8-49a7-a196-d87db221e1ed 25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c04e2666-ffdc-4a01-9ba0-0bffab56e05b 23rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1492346-28aa-4d94-b9e4-0e97715d54c9 23rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b964b46e-aa22-4fc3-8679-f34fc351a306 22nd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba5a000-c50d-497e-ab43-e9ada3111bf6 22nd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEHw/Tzto9g1MZ_U5KUuBz7zVCie7xJDGbhgdsUKcpDjflRs Seqirus_REDACTED_PDF_FINAL_Contract_Flu_Vaccines - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEHr/iInqiIn.PMeAUufe78PMfwxUWjGzfG.fXPoC2aU7POc Procurement of National Influenza Vaccine Stock for 2020 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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