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title: "Contract for the supply of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
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# Contract for the supply of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f31d51b4-83d0-48a1-9e5e-c89d6cf965d3

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is currently involved in a public procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the supply of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine." This contract falls within the goods category, specifically vaccines, and is being executed under a limited procurement method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period extends from 1 March 2021 to 28 February 2025, with key dates including the tender period ending on 14 August 2020 and the award dated 26 January 2021. The delivery will cover multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Guernsey, Jersey, and the Isle of Man.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, particularly those specialising in vaccine production and distribution. Companies that have the capacity to fulfil large-scale orders for vaccines and demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards would be well-positioned to compete effectively in this tender. The established contract with Merck Sharpe & Dohme (UK) Limited also highlights the need for suppliers who can maintain high quality and reliability over the duration of the contract.

## Notice

The provision of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, deliveries will be required from 1 March 2021 to 28 February 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/dcddb1a3-1e5f-44ff-92bb-e7ef57a07d56 |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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

- 2 Feb 2021 at 08:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcddb1a3-1e5f-44ff-92bb-e7ef57a07d56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcddb1a3-1e5f-44ff-92bb-e7ef57a07d56
  2nd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFku/t1Za9ufOyhf3qd72yvt.A3kY6Qnf4MNLaEVAeGOxlVE
  Published notice_FTS
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFtr/LcibxoyCCaTb2OJBf3fLsPF6iLIhda3cLtuwZ0YhAfM
  Contract_CM_PHV_20_1505_PPV23_Redacted_1

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