Tender

Medical Assessments: Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Tender

15 Nov 2021 at 17:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority is seeking tenders for the "Medical Assessments: Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme." This procurement falls under the health services industry and is classified as an open procedure, with a tender period closing on 16 December 2021. The contract is expected to run from 31 January 2022 to 30 January 2027, with an estimated total value of between £2 million to £6 million, reflecting the demand-driven nature of the assessments. Currently, there are approximately 500 cases needing assessment, which is expected to grow at a weekly rate of around 20 cases.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in medical assessments and related health services. Companies with expertise in health insurance, specialist medical services, or quality assurance assessment would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The flexibility in contract volume—estimated to require between 100 to 1,000 assessments annually—gives suppliers the chance to engage in a growing market as claims increase due to the addition of Covid and adult flu vaccinations to the scheme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medical Assessments: Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme

Notice Description

The Authority requires the provision of medical assessments in relation to the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS). VDPS eases the present and future burdens of those suffering from vaccine damage and provides assistance to their families. The assessment determines the causation and disablement as a result of vaccinations against specified diseases as set out in the VDPS. Further information on the scheme can be found here https://www.gov.uk/vaccine-damage-payment/eligibility The services required are for Medical Assessments of the evidence being presented by applicants making a claim under the VDPS. An 'Assessment' is the end-to-end process to assess causation and level of disablement against the medical evidence presented in relation to a Claimant's health condition and/or disability. The Supplier is required to undertake all appropriate action to complete the assessment. This may include gathering evidence from the most appropriate source/reference/expert/specialist to ensure a definitive view can be provided. Historically, the average number of annual assessments is c100 however volumes have increased following the addition of Covid and Adult Flu vaccinations to the VDPS. It is estimated that between 100-1000 assessments will be required per annum. There is no minimum (or maximum) commitment to the number of assessments that will be required under the contract as the scheme is demand driven, however there are currently c500 cases (as at November 2021) that require assessment with this volume increasing per week by c20 cases; these claims will require assessments within the first year of the contract. The value is an estimate of the value over the term of the Contract. There are a number of variables which could affect the value of the contract and the value could be more or less than the value stated. The estimated total value includes an estimate of the costs which will be driven by the number of applicants to VDPS and the resulting varying volume of assessments required by the supplier. Interested parties must register an interest and access the procurement documents via https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome (search opportunities using system reference C51820). Follow the instructions to register an interest and once registered, Suppliers will be able to view and access the full Tender documentation The contract will be awarded for an initial 5 year term and may be extended at the Authority's discretion by 2 x 12 month periods, up to a maximum of 7 years. The Contracting Authority conducted pre-tender market engagement following the publication of a Prior Information Notice (PIN) 2021/S 000-023580 on 22nd September 2021. The report outlining the findings of this exercise can be found at https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e393ccb2-d040-41e3-8f86-2740074efe96

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eafd298-995c-403a-814b-8cee5bcdd06d
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

66512200 - Health insurance services

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

85100000 - Health services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2022 - 30 Jan 2027 Over 5 years
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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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