---
title: "Inactivated influenza vaccine for children alternative to LAIV 2021"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029f70"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND"
published: "2021-07-27"
---

# Inactivated influenza vaccine for children alternative to LAIV 2021

Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029f70

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## Summary

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting as part of the Crown through Public Health England, has initiated a procurement process for the supply of inactivated influenza vaccine for children, as an alternative to LAIV for the 2021/22 flu season. The procurement falls under the goods category within the pharmaceuticals industry, specifically influenza vaccines (CPV code: 33651660). The tender is currently in the active stage, and the submission deadline for expressions of interest was on 4 May 2021. The awarded contracts will benefit NHS bodies and other non-NHS entities involved in healthcare delivery in the UK, particularly in England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, particularly those specializing in vaccine production and distribution. Businesses that can supply high-quality inactivated influenza vaccines, alongside effective storage solutions, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, companies should be prepared to showcase their experience and capabilities in delivering health-related services, as the awarding criteria emphasise quality factors such as compliance with specifications and price. This tender represents a chance for suppliers to establish or strengthen relationships with public health authorities within the UK.

## Notice

The provision of inactivated influenza vaccine to be used as an alternative to LAIV in the 21/22 flu season.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of inactivated influenza vaccine to be used as an alternative to LAIV in the 21/22 flu season. Deliveries will be required during the 2021/22 season. The awarding of lots is likely to introduce increased costs and risks into the delivery phase of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006142-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 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 | £2,824,000 |
| Lots value | £2,824,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,843,160 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## 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

- 27 Jul 2021 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006142-2021
- 22 Jun 2021 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014197-2021
- 16 Apr 2021 at 09:28 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008024-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://health.atamis.co.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england

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