Tender

COVID-19 vaccination programme - 1 September 2024 to 31 March 2026

PROCUREMENT MANAGER

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

07 Jun 2024 at 10:23

Tender

30 May 2024 at 16:26

Tender

30 May 2024 at 16:26

Tender

30 May 2024 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has initiated a tender for the COVID-19 vaccination programme from 1 September 2024 to 31 March 2026. The procurement stage is currently active, with a closing date of 27 June 2024. The contract value is estimated at £3 billion. Suppliers must meet specific requirements and submit responses through the NHS Business Service Authority. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with the contract period starting on 1 September 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers in the healthcare services industry to participate in delivering the COVID-19 vaccination service. Businesses such as NHS Standard Contract holders, PCN Groupings, and Community Pharmacies are well-suited to compete. Interested parties must adhere to key deadlines and requirements outlined in the guidance documents. The tender is open to SMEs, offering a chance for growth and collaboration within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

COVID-19 vaccination programme - 1 September 2024 to 31 March 2026

Notice Description

Under Direct Award Process B of the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023 there is an opportunity for all Potential Suppliers to submit a response to be able to deliver the COVID-19 vaccination service from 1 September 2024 to 31 March 2026. This includes NHS Standard Contract holders, PCN Groupings and Community Pharmacies, GP federations, independent sector providers, charities and other healthcare providers. All Potential Suppliers must meet the Minimum Requirements as set out in the COVID-19 Vaccination Site Sign-up Process Guidance and must propose a site that is based on their CQC or GPhC registered Healthcare Premises. Please see the COVID-19 Vaccination Site-Sign-up for all Suppliers Guidance (available on the NHS England website here - https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/publication/covid-19-vaccination-site-sign-up-process-guidance-for-all-suppliers and Terms of Participation (available on the NHS Business Services Authority website) https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/dispensing-contractors-information/nhs-england-covid-19-vaccination-programme-1-september-2024-31-march-2026-site-sign-process for further information on the process and key deadlines. All Potential Suppliers must submit a response via the NHS Business Service Authority https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/dispensing-contractors-information/nhs-england-covid-19-vaccination-programme-1-september-2024-31-march-2026-site-sign-process Please note: The value of this contract is estimated based on funding confirmed until March 2025. Beyond this date expected costs have been modelled but are not confirmed. Please note, the closing date for this opportunity is 27 June 2024 to allow sufficient time for providers to be onboarded for the start of the COVID-19 vaccination Autumn/Winter 2024 Campaign. However, responses will be accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the contractual period and interim response deadlines will be communicated to providers which align to any further seasonal COVID-19 vaccination campaigns advised by JCVI and accepted by Government. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/dispensing-contractors-information/nhs-england-covid-19-vaccination-programme-1-september-2024-31-march-2026-site-sign-process Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact mys@nhsbsa.nhs.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-171107ca-bceb-4fcf-b328-ec3ba033d5c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b076fda6-44ef-4988-bf34-3fd83b24bcf7
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£3,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Contact Name
Janice Brodie
Contact Email
mys@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
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
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

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