201105 - Flu Vaccines

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The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust requires a supplier to provide a regular supply of Influenza Vaccines The requirement is for the supply of the Quadrivalent Inactivated Seasonal Influenza Vaccine (intramuscular). We also require a non-ovalbumin type vaccine as an alternative for allergy sufferers. Vaccines must be provided in a prefilled syringe and must not contain thiomersal. The Trust currently has 5,000-5,500 staff, with an average uptake of 4,000 vaccines per year. The supplier must be able to guarantee supply of a minimum of 4,000 vaccines delivered each year. The contract will run for three (3) years, with the option to extend for up to two (2) further periods of twelve (12) months. Goods will be called-off as and when required. The Trust does not guarantee any level of business or exclusivity arising from this opportunity.