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title: "Contract for the supply of human papillomavirus vaccine"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# Contract for the supply of human papillomavirus vaccine

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8cef55c-5f98-4d8c-af62-817f0f288fe8

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care is overseeing a procurement process for the supply of human papillomavirus vaccines, with the contract period commencing on 1 April 2021 and expiring on 31 March 2025. This tender was issued through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the procurement stage is marked as complete. The tender closed on 8 October 2020, and the project is classified under the goods category, specifically vaccines, with deliveries required throughout the contract duration. The award for this contract was officially made on 30 March 2021, with the contract value not disclosed due to commercial sensitivity.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their operations in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Companies specialising in vaccine production, particularly those with capabilities in large-scale manufacturing and distribution, would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the contract has been awarded to Merck Sharpe & Dohme (UK) Limited, opportunities may also exist for subcontracting or supplying related services and products to enhance the delivery of the vaccine supply over the contracted period.

## Notice

The provision of human papillomavirus vaccine, deliveries will be required from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2025 Value - this information is considered by the supplier to be commercially sensitive information. The authority is not publishing the value so as not to prejudice the legitimate commercial interest of the supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cae0dc4-9b15-41ae-8b8e-878199dba6c8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 |
| Locality | RUNCORN |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA7 2ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Halton Lea |
| Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERCK SHARPE & DOHME (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651600 - Vaccines

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2021 at 08:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cae0dc4-9b15-41ae-8b8e-878199dba6c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cae0dc4-9b15-41ae-8b8e-878199dba6c8
  23rd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kSCG/12D8fYC05eVYSu6UW8uCfpi5WKf2KCwbPY.lvOkHTd8
  Redacted CoC_CANs CM_PHV_16_5510_HPV

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