Flu Purchase Consortium Update 2002

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Stockport Health Authority
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Stockport
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26 September 2006

FluConsortium 2002 - The Details

25 January 2002 Wyeth Deal Best - Solvay Second

Stockport LMC is pleased to advise that the tenders to supply the Greater Manchester Flu vaccine consortium for 2002 have now been received. 

All practices will be sent a schedule showing the details of the two successful bidders by their LMC during week commencing 28th January 2002.  It is clear that this year the tender from Wyeth is the best offer, significantly better on profit per dose with similar additional terms and conditions including for the first time from Wyeth a 10% Sale or Return Policy. (In such instances a cheque will be raised and issued to practices following return.)

Once again both the potential profit to practice and the terms achieved by the consortium are more competitive than a single practice buying alone.

As last year it has been decided to accept both the best and second best tenders to give practices the option of splitting their order. This year we will offer practices the option of either tender, a 50/50 or 75/25 split between the respective suppliers.

Should you wish to participate in this years Consortium, practices should complete the form distributed by their LMC indicating both the quantity of vaccines required and supplier preference and return it to Paul Stevens at Stockport LMC by March 15^th 2002.

Practices who have returned Solvay flu vaccines from last year, may wish to choose Solvay for at least part of their order this year to take advantage of credit notes given.

04 January 2002 Tender Papers for 2002 Issued

Stockport LMC is pleased to advise that invitation to tender papers for the 2002 flu consortium were sent to all suppliers of flu vaccine in the week prior to Christmas.

Cut off date for receipt of tenders is noon 25th January.

Practices have no need to place orders during the tender period as the deals currently on offer from the reps will be improved upon by the consortium