Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency
10 South Colonnade
London
E14 4PU
Contact
Major Programmes, UKHSA
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency
Buyer's address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Centralised Adult Flu Procurement
Reference number
C310432
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33651600 - Vaccines
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Central Adult Flu Vaccine Procurement and Distribution Project Update To Industry.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2024/S 000-034816
Section seven. Changes
seven.1) Information to be changed or added
seven.2) Other additional information
The purpose of this notice is to provide an update regarding the Government's consideration of the Centralisation of Adult Flu Vaccine. We would like to express our gratitude for your ongoing interest and engagement in this matter.This project is characterised by significant complexity, and consequently, we are robustly exploring all available options to ensure efficient and successful delivery in alignment with the NHS Vaccination Strategy (2023), while also ensuring the engagement of all relevant stakeholders.Furthermore, to ensure market stability and to avoid any undue impact on the existing programme in the upcoming seasons, we can confirm that the proposed central procurement and distribution of Adult Flu Vaccine, which is subject to consultation with primary care representative bodies, will not aim to commence until Winter 2028 to 2029 at the earliest.We will ensure that sufficient notice is given for any proposed changes that are to be implemented.To note: This statement does not preclude the outcome of the consultation with the primary care representative bodies.