--- title: "Covid 19 - Flu Vaccine Buffer Stock" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d9231d12-352f-4006-813f-b72d00dfe018" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d9231d12-352f-4006-813f-b72d00dfe018" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9231d12-352f-4006-813f-b72d00dfe018.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9231d12-352f-4006-813f-b72d00dfe018.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-d9231d12-352f-4006-813f-b72d00dfe018 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d9231d12-352f-4006-813f-b72d00dfe018) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9231d12-352f-4006-813f-b72d00dfe018.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the United Kingdom, focusing on the contract titled "Covid 19 - Flu Vaccine Buffer Stock." This contract, classified under the CPV code for Influenza vaccines, is located across multiple regions including London, the East Midlands, and Wales. The procurement method employed was a direct one, specifically a single tender action due to being below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 2nd September 2020 and will conclude on 31st March 2021, with the award notice published on 25th November 2020. The total financial value of the contract is £3,850,000. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, particularly those offering vaccine supply and storage solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation, as the tender has been marked as suitable for such businesses. Companies with expertise in warehousing and distribution services, as well as those experienced in handling medical supplies, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. ## 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/cc254ffe-79c6-4ae0-8de3-36c73c1dc531 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Jul 2020 | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,850,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £3,850,000 | | 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 | MYLAN UK HEALTHCARE | ## 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/cc254ffe-79c6-4ae0-8de3-36c73c1dc531 - 23 Nov 2020 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/511ac7e4-a06f-4b30-874b-7b4cd627c726 - 23 Nov 2020 at 00:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b6063dd-5d45-41f8-97ee-92acb1a5a721 - 23 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcb8311a-6793-4028-b6f0-b9dd0061e5ca - 22 Nov 2020 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b096534-1e28-4f80-aebb-3a0e22a8e2dc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc254ffe-79c6-4ae0-8de3-36c73c1dc531 25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/511ac7e4-a06f-4b30-874b-7b4cd627c726 23rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b6063dd-5d45-41f8-97ee-92acb1a5a721 23rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcb8311a-6793-4028-b6f0-b9dd0061e5ca 23rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b096534-1e28-4f80-aebb-3a0e22a8e2dc 22nd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEHy/k7t.5seQoBXrczD_8p49Dteo8vhjJgyAbxigA5.Vnyo Procurement of National Influenza Vaccine Stock for 2020 - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEHz/KeT7PyYeCn8b3vIOkw8dstWde0tGMtPTWUQLWiqbqtE Mylan_FINAL_REDACTED_Contract_Flu_Vaccines_CM_EMP_20_1126 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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