Tender

Improve the uptake of the flu vaccine in social care workers

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

25 Aug 2021 at 14:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by NHS England, which seeks to enhance the uptake of the flu vaccine among social care workers in the North West region of England. The tender, titled "Improve the uptake of the flu vaccine in social care workers," is classified under health services and has an estimated value of £16,000. The current procurement stage is open, with a tender period that concludes on 2nd September 2021. Notably, the contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2021 and will run until 31st December 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health services, particularly those focused on immunisation and public health promotion. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would particularly benefit, as NHS England encourages participation from these sectors. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for vaccination programmes and have the capacity to engage directly with social care workers will be well-placed to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Improve the uptake of the flu vaccine in social care workers

Notice Description

This Invitation to Quote (ITQ) has been prepared by NHS England and NHS Improvement (the 'Authority'). The Authority is looking for a Supplier for the provision of [of services to promote improvement in the uptake of the Flu Vaccines in Social Care Workers in the areas covered by the North West Public Health Commissioning team. The North West Public Health Commissioning Team (PHCT) has direct commissioning responsibility for the delivery of the NHS Public Health Functions Agreements (s.7a) in Lancashire & South Cumbria and Cheshire & Merseyside. These programmes are as follows: * Cancer Screening (breast, bowel and cervical) * Non-cancer Screening (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) , Diabetic Eye Screening (DES) and Antenatal and Newborn (ANNB) * Public Health Programmes for Prisons and other Places of Detention * Immunisation programmes (childhood and school immunisations, seasonal flu, pertussis, shingles and pneumococcal) * Child Health Information Services (CHIS). Flu is a disease that spreads very rapidly, potentially causing widespread illness, especially in those who are already vulnerable because of their age or medical condition. By vaccinating social care workers (SCW) against flu, it not only benefits them but also reduces the spread of flu and helps protect the vulnerable people they care for. All adult social care workers who are in direct contact with patients and service users should get the vaccine, including: * those working in a registered residential care or nursing home and who are directly involved in the care of patients or service users * those working for a registered domiciliary care provider and who are directly involved in the care of patients or service users * those employed through personal budgets and or personal health budgets, such as personal assistants Employers are responsible for ensuring that SCWs receive a flu vaccination. They may do this by arranging for you SCWs be vaccinated at their place of work or by arranging for them to be vaccinated off-site. Interested suppliers should register on the NHS England & Improvement e-procurement system here: https://health-family.force.com/login * Once logged in click 'Find Opportunities' and search for 'Improve the uptake of the flu vaccine in social care workers' * Click 'Register Interest' * Once you have registered your interest you will be able to view the Requirements and submit a response to the ITQ within the portal. * Any messages about the opportunity should be sent via the e-procurement system. You can do this by going to the home page and: o Click on 'My proposals & Quotes' o Click the relevant Project Title o Click 'Messages' & 'New Message'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d12d8c6-6826-4180-9bf0-ef05711f9325
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acf22d1e-92c7-43b6-a84c-dab1c99888c9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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