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title: "Meningococcal group B vaccine (2022)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035f50"
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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 UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2022-08-17"
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# Meningococcal group B vaccine (2022)

Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035f50

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Meningococcal group B vaccine (2022)" was managed by the UK Health Security Agency acting as part of the Crown, for the supply of vaccines to be used in national childhood immunisation programmes. The procurement falls under the goods category, with a specific focus on vaccines, following a limited procurement method without prior publication due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contracting authority is the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, operating in the healthcare industry within the UK.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly vaccine suppliers, to engage in delivering essential healthcare products. The contract aims to enhance public health by ensuring the availability of meningococcal group B vaccines. Companies with expertise in vaccine production and distribution are well-suited to compete for this opportunity and contribute to critical healthcare services. The award for the contract was granted to GlaxoSmithKline UK Limited, showcasing the potential for business growth and collaboration in the healthcare industry.

## Notice

Contract for the supply of meningococcal group B vaccine

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a vaccine to protect against meningococcal B, to be used in the national childhood immunisation programme. Deliveries will be required over the initial term of 3 years and the contract has the option to be extended for up to an additional 12 months. Additional information: Value - The value has been withheld so as not to prejudice the legitimate commercial interest of the supplier

Options: This contract has the option to be extended for up to an additional 12 months

### Procurement Information

There is only one manufacturer of this vaccine approved for use in the UK, therefore using the negotiated procedure without prior publication is justified under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022743-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLAXOSMITHKLINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651600 - Vaccines

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2022 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022743-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://uk.gsk.com/
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency

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