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title: "Contract for the supply of inactivated influenza vaccine for children's flu programme"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
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# Contract for the supply of inactivated influenza vaccine for children's flu programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab80a038-a30b-4270-8449-925fb3e9ed17

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) as the buying organization, with the contract titled "Contract for the supply of inactivated influenza vaccine for children's flu programme". This falls under the healthcare industry category, and the delivery is set in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold, and the tender period concluded on 25 March 2021. The contract, valued at approximately £4,149,007.50, is set to run from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022, following its award on 18 May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in pharmaceutical supplies, especially those specializing in vaccines. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or distributing healthcare products, particularly large-scale providers, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The successful suppliers in this case, Aventis Pharma Ltd T/a Sanofi Pasteur and Seqirus UK Limited, exemplify the qualifications needed to meet such substantial procurement requirements.

## Notice

Contract for the supply of inactivated influenza vaccine for children's flu programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b39fe1-52ac-4e23-9d0c-94c0f337e548 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 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 | £4,149,007 |
| 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 | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 7EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AVENTIS PHARMA LTD T/A SANOFI PASTEUR; SEQIRUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651660 - Influenza vaccines

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2021 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b39fe1-52ac-4e23-9d0c-94c0f337e548

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b39fe1-52ac-4e23-9d0c-94c0f337e548
  2nd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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