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title: "Contract for the supply of live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine"
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# Contract for the supply of live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab2d22d6-558e-4966-8fcd-5612df9befa6

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for the supply of live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine, aimed at supporting the annual seasonal influenza vaccination programme, particularly for children. The contract, classified under the CPV code for influenza vaccines, is active following the award date of 20th March 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2021 and will run until 31st July 2022. The procurement was conducted via a limited method using a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the tender period concluding on 19th March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceuticals and healthcare supply sectors, particularly those specialising in vaccine production and distribution. Larger companies with capacities to produce high volumes, such as AstraZeneca, are well-positioned to participate in similar contracts. Businesses aiming to expand in the public sector should consider capabilities in regulatory compliance, logistical efficiency, and the ability to deliver sensitive healthcare products reliably to meet public health needs.

## Notice

The provision of a live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine, to be used to support the annual seasonal influenza vaccination programme, which includes children. The volume requirement is 3,364,470 doses of vaccine. Value - this information is considered by the supplier to be commercially sensitive information. The authority is not publishing the value so as not to prejudice the legitimate commercial interest of the supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feb4b7cc-f02f-47be-b23e-d4a8c8175b8a |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASTRAZENECA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651660 - Influenza vaccines

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2021 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feb4b7cc-f02f-47be-b23e-d4a8c8175b8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feb4b7cc-f02f-47be-b23e-d4a8c8175b8a
  23rd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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