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title: "Contract for the supply of inactivated influenza vaccine for children alternative to LAIV"
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# Contract for the supply of inactivated influenza vaccine for children alternative to LAIV

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfece03b-81ea-4a60-b9e8-0b5f06ebb3a7

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## Summary

The contract titled "Contract for the supply of inactivated influenza vaccine for children alternative to LAIV" has been awarded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for influenza vaccines. The contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2021 and will conclude on 31st July 2022. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period ending on 4th May 2021. The contract has a total value of £1,843,160 and is located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the pharmaceutical and medical supplies sectors, especially those specialising in vaccine production and distribution. Potential competitors would likely be large-scale suppliers capable of meeting the stringent requirements for public health contracts. The successful supplier, Seqirus UK Limited, demonstrates the scale necessary to fulfil such contracts, indicating that established firms with relevant experience in public health procurement are well-suited for participation in similar opportunities.

## Notice

Contract for the supply of inactivated influenza vaccine for children alternative to LAIV

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07cea988-463d-45af-9485-31bff3b15170 |
| 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 | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 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 | £1,843,160 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEQIRUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651660 - Influenza vaccines

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2021 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07cea988-463d-45af-9485-31bff3b15170

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07cea988-463d-45af-9485-31bff3b15170
  22nd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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