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title: "Covid-19 Flu Vaccine Buffer Stock"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
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# Covid-19 Flu Vaccine Buffer Stock

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-beeb9218-95a0-4a17-b794-8677af6514e8

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has recently completed the procurement process for the "Covid-19 Flu Vaccine Buffer Stock," a contract valued at £14,040,750. This contract, classified under the main procurement category of goods, includes the supply of a central national stock of Influenza vaccines along with related storage and distribution services. The contract period commenced on 25th September 2020 and will extend until 31st March 2021. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, facilitating a streamlined approach to meet urgent public health needs across various regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the pharmaceuticals and healthcare sectors, as well as suppliers equipped for storage and logistical distribution. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability criteria, which has positively identified them. Businesses with experience in vaccine supply chains and storage solutions will be particularly well-positioned to engage in future procurement processes of similar nature, especially in light of ongoing public health demands.

## 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/d67c0e5a-4269-4565-980c-12eb76f4976b |
| 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 | 24 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,040,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,040,750 |
| 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 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d67c0e5a-4269-4565-980c-12eb76f4976b
- 23 Nov 2020 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f0935e6-2a4c-43bc-a4d9-e9247ed082a1
- 22 Nov 2020 at 23:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac44d9dc-7e4d-4613-a282-b05e3d6bc101

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d67c0e5a-4269-4565-980c-12eb76f4976b
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f0935e6-2a4c-43bc-a4d9-e9247ed082a1
  23rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac44d9dc-7e4d-4613-a282-b05e3d6bc101
  22nd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEIV/.hE45UJRUW9V8in2lcRVdCZhzDYyiaOu_m7tVeplHo0
  Procurement of National Influenza Vaccine Stock for 2020
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEIW/f.I.MU36Cm6546IavvabC7ChZeG6LZa_zUPNRhzcdd4
  Seqirus_REDACTED_PDF_FINAL_Contract_Flu_Vaccines

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