Scope
Reference
C373643
Description
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.
Contract 1. Childhood changes RedBook inserts 25/26
Supplier
Contract value
- £152,013.50 excluding VAT
- £182,416.20 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
20 June 2025
Contract dates
- 21 June 2025 to 19 September 2025
- 2 months, 29 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
Only provider of red book inserts
Supplier
Harlow Printing Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTMV-1779-DHJR
Maxwell Street,
South Shields
NE33 4PU
United Kingdom
Email: sales@harlowsolutions.co.uk
Website: http://www.harlowprinting.co.uk/
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Childhood changes RedBook inserts 25/26
Contracting authority
UK Health Security Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBMQ-7576-DVGW
10 South Colonnade
London
E14 4PU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement Operations
Email: procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - central government