---
title: "Flu vaccinations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05da7f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-11-05"
---

# Flu vaccinations

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05da7f

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority focused on the acquisition of flu vaccinations, primarily intended for Greater Manchester Police. Categorised under pharmaceutical products, this procurement operates within the "goods" industry category. Administered through a direct procurement method, this contract was awarded without competition due to an exemption process. The legal basis for this process is grounded in the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation. The timeframe for the contract starts from 17 May 2025 and concludes by 31 March 2026. Situated in the region of Manchester, UK, key dates include the signing of the contract on 17 May 2025 and the publication reference date on 5 November 2025.

This procurement presents a growth opportunity for suppliers within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector, particularly those capable of delivering high volume, timely vaccinations. Although this particular contract was awarded to a large-scale enterprise, Boots UK Ltd, there is potential for other businesses to engage with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for similar future procurement. Firms experienced in public health, pharmaceutical products, or who offer competitive pricing strategies may find success in vying for comparable contracts, especially within the sub-central government buyer category. The contract's direct award method suggests the potential for streamlined procurement processes under specified exemptions, which can be advantageous for businesses prepared to meet defined criteria swiftly.

## Notice

Flu vaccinations Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. The date the contract is signed is the date the exemption has been approved. The contract dates are based on the requirements of the exemption and value. An exemption may not exceed its maximum value and therefore the end date may be sooner if the value is exhausted. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071078-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 08:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071078-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071078-2025
  5th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmp.police.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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