--- title: "Covid-19 Flu Vaccine Buffer Stock" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c0dde53c-a398-4309-8e9c-8a83b5cdea03" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c0dde53c-a398-4309-8e9c-8a83b5cdea03" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0dde53c-a398-4309-8e9c-8a83b5cdea03.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0dde53c-a398-4309-8e9c-8a83b5cdea03.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)" published: "2020-11-25" --- # Covid-19 Flu Vaccine Buffer Stock Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0dde53c-a398-4309-8e9c-8a83b5cdea03 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c0dde53c-a398-4309-8e9c-8a83b5cdea03) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0dde53c-a398-4309-8e9c-8a83b5cdea03.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) as the buyer, contracting for the "Covid-19 Flu Vaccine Buffer Stock" valued at £16,641,800. This tender is classified under the industry category of "Influenza vaccines" and includes related storage and distribution services across the United Kingdom, covering various regions such as London, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract period commenced on 23rd July 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2021. The tender period officially ended on 23rd July 2020. This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply and distribution of medical goods, particularly vaccines, and storage solutions. SMEs with capabilities in cold chain logistics, vaccine warehousing, and distribution services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The ongoing demand for flu vaccines and related services provides a growing market for companies looking to expand their operations in the healthcare sector. ## 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/3052e858-389a-4055-a865-26a2583ca4ae | | 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 | 22 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Jul 2020 | | Contract period | 22 Jul 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,641,800 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £16,641,800 | | 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 | GLAXOSMITHKLINE | ## 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 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3052e858-389a-4055-a865-26a2583ca4ae - 23 Nov 2020 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c52b607c-bfb3-45cb-8684-17ee229b11a6 - 22 Nov 2020 at 23:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dac08265-f570-4fe5-a80e-51b031cd7e7e - 22 Nov 2020 at 23:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dde7d65-4afc-46f3-b7c3-7f0811230e44 - 22 Nov 2020 at 20:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b479139a-efd3-4a35-98a1-55b1d166ac5f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3052e858-389a-4055-a865-26a2583ca4ae 25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c52b607c-bfb3-45cb-8684-17ee229b11a6 23rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dac08265-f570-4fe5-a80e-51b031cd7e7e 22nd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dde7d65-4afc-46f3-b7c3-7f0811230e44 22nd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b479139a-efd3-4a35-98a1-55b1d166ac5f 22nd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEIH/ZRxG.ZUQU0gLUf8Qy.LFEjPOERuS13v7Ai2D1.d8SFY GSK_FINAL_REDACTED_Flu Vaccine Contract CM_EMP_20_1126_11_Oct-2020 - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEHx/fhwK2v.q8mIvZY_CUXS0N6b0rnbH1PHzdFL4ik2xk6A Procurement of National Influenza Vaccine Stock for 2020 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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