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title: "Inactivated influenza vaccine for children alternative to LAIV 2022"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2022-02-11"
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# Inactivated influenza vaccine for children alternative to LAIV 2022

Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5e36a25-c87c-4987-80da-22f58b188146

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care through the UK Health Security Agency, seeks to acquire inactivated influenza vaccines for children as an alternative to LAIV for the 2022/23 flu season. This tender, classified under the "Influenza vaccines" industry category, is valued at £9,724,000 and employs an open procurement method. The tender period is open until 21st March 2022, with the contract set to commence on 1st August 2022, lasting until 31st July 2025. The delivery will be within England, United Kingdom, highlighting the regional focus of this contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, particularly those specialising in vaccine production and distribution. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards and a proven track record in supplying medical goods would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As the demand for effective influenza vaccines continues to grow, this tender offers a substantial growth avenue for successful bidders looking to expand their presence within the public health sector.

## Notice

The provision of inactivated influenza vaccine to be used as an alternative to LAIV in the 22/23 flu season, with the option to extend on two occasions for up to an additional 12 months on each occasion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d035b4ce-13cd-4537-bfd9-4723f42b41da |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,724,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651660 - Influenza vaccines

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2022 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d035b4ce-13cd-4537-bfd9-4723f42b41da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d035b4ce-13cd-4537-bfd9-4723f42b41da
  11th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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