--- title: "C369734- Childhood changes Red Book inserts 25/26 - Project" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055aea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055aea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055aea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055aea.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY" published: "2025-10-09" --- # C369734- Childhood changes Red Book inserts 25/26 - Project Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055aea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055aea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055aea.json) ## Summary The UK Health Security Agency, headquartered in London, undertook a procurement process titled "Childhood changes Red Book inserts 25/26 - Project." This tender, part of the services category, focused on the printing and distribution of updated childhood immunisation inserts for the Red Book, in response to changes in the vaccination programme that commenced on 1 July 2025. The procurement process was executed via a direct award due to the exclusive rights held by Harlow Printing Limited, the only provider authorised to print and distribute these inserts for the NHS. The contract, valued at £152,013.50 (net), commenced on 21 June 2025 and concluded on 19 September 2025. A retrospective completion of transparency and contract award notices was noted. This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for firms within the printing and distribution industry. Companies seeking similar contracts could benefit from understanding the procurement landscape, especially those specialising in healthcare or government agency services. While this specific contract was awarded as a direct procurement due to exclusive rights, businesses that can offer niche services or possess unique capabilities may find opportunities in future tenders. Likewise, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can aim to position themselves as exclusive or niche suppliers to secure similar contracts. Harlow Printing Limited's success in this tender highlights the potential for SMEs in specialised public procurement contracts. ## Notice Printing and distribution of updated childhood immunisation inserts for Red Book. Due to changes in the vaccination programme to include additional childhood vaccinations from July 1 2025. Contract was awarded and signed on 20 June 2025 due to urgency and exclusive rights of Harlow Printing to print and distribute Reed Books for NHS. UK:05 Transparency and UK06: Contract Award Notice completed retrospectively and amended in this Contract Detail Notice. ### Procurement Information Only provider of red book inserts ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063546-2025 | | Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | 20 Jun 2025 - 19 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £152,013 | | Contracts value | £152,013 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Terminated | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY | | Additional buyers | Missing | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 4PU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Canary Wharf | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HARLOW PRINTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79810000 - Printing services - 79824000 - Printing and distribution services ## Release History - 9 Oct 2025 at 08:36 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063546-2025 - 21 Jul 2025 at 13:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041681-2025 - 8 Jul 2025 at 14:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038318-2025 - 8 Jul 2025 at 10:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038146-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063546-2025 9th October 2025 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041681-2025 21st July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038318-2025 8th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038146-2025 8th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.harlowprinting.co.uk/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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