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title: "Covid 19 - Flu Vaccine Buffer Stock"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a96f4914-475e-42ba-b605-b59b171e6d33"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2020-11-25"
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# Covid 19 - Flu Vaccine Buffer Stock

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a96f4914-475e-42ba-b605-b59b171e6d33

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the 'Covid 19 - Flu Vaccine Buffer Stock' contract, initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £6,862,500, aims to supply a central stock of Influenza vaccines and related storage services across various regions including London, Scotland, and the North East. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, and the tender period concluded on 20 July 2020, with a contract period extending until 31 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, particularly those with capabilities in vaccine supply and storage logistics. Companies that can offer efficient delivery and warehousing solutions for medical supplies would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, especially in light of ongoing public health initiatives stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic.

## 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/ac6605ed-ac0d-4e1a-9004-a0fde275a27b |
| 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 | SME |
| 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 | £6,862,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,162,500 |
| 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 | MYLAN UK HEALTHCARE |

## 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 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac6605ed-ac0d-4e1a-9004-a0fde275a27b
- 23 Nov 2020 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7eef75-3c42-437c-8fa9-abcb770e3222
- 23 Nov 2020 at 00:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a124b1a1-5970-449f-82e6-c10863fa1e15
- 22 Nov 2020 at 22:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1715889-74a1-4704-a090-5bfa6575c5ab
- 22 Nov 2020 at 20:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23686823-5b38-45c7-b3b7-8c82e96c6a39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac6605ed-ac0d-4e1a-9004-a0fde275a27b
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7eef75-3c42-437c-8fa9-abcb770e3222
  23rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a124b1a1-5970-449f-82e6-c10863fa1e15
  23rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1715889-74a1-4704-a090-5bfa6575c5ab
  22nd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23686823-5b38-45c7-b3b7-8c82e96c6a39
  22nd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEI6/hpONzi58o0k9nekvLGlpJzQ9utf54K_ZdxVFFgOipXw
  Procurement of National Influenza Vaccine Stock for 2020
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEIG/Nnp0qvfYQf4kPg1jM1vlKLY.33aPpN5HuBtbiIfBO0I
  Mylan_FINAL_REDACTED_Contract_Flu_Vaccines_CM_EMP_20_1126

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